“It was my first time visiting Japan, a place I had always wanted to see … I soon realised how lively and energetic this city really is.”
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“Hello Tokyo” is one of the most stylish sightseeing videos we’ve ever seen【Video】
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Philip Kendall
May 17, 2016 - Tweet
Visit Japan without ever leaving home with these eight beautiful videos
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Michelle Lynn Dinh
Nov 26, 2014
It’s no secret that we love Japan. We haven’t quite figured out why, but it might have something to do with the juxtaposition of the sleepless lights and sounds of the big city and the harmony of human and nature in the countryside that we just can’t get enough of. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Japan, but haven’t yet, sit back and watch the following eight videos showcasing some of the most breathtaking and interesting sights this country has to offer.
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- Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle tapestry unveiled in Japan for first time
- Kyoto experiencing problems with foreign tourists not paying for bus fares, but not on purpose
- To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
- Japan Airlines debuts airport translation panels, translation error quickly results
- Mister Donut releases Minion doughnuts in Japan!
- Starbucks Japan adds a Love and Peach Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
- Man passes away on Tokyo train, no one notices until nearly 12 hours and 650 kilometers later
- Groundbreaking ‘90s isekai shojo anime series Rayearth getting new anime adaptation【Video】
- KFC-flavor potato chips returning to Japan after a nearly decade-long absence
- Pronto Pokémon cafe collab brings exclusive merch and a clever way to take photos of your food
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- Studio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wear
- Woman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka
- Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
- To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
- Studio Ghibli re-releasing all past theatrical posters and program booklets
- Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbour Totoro bags and pouches in Japan
- Life-size Gundam statue to appear in Osaka for first time ever
- Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins Japan collab returns for 2024 with new flavor, goods, and more
- Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s films now available in DVD and Blu-ray sets with extras
- Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
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- Studio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wear
- To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
- You can be on this beautiful Japanese island in less than two hours from downtown Tokyo
- Woman charged for driving suitcase without a license in Osaka
- Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan
- Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro collection to keep us hydrated all summer long
- Foreign tourists to be charged four times more to enter Himeji Castle if local mayor gets his way
- Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
- Amazon Japan makes payment policy change that could be a problem for foreigners in Japan
- Mitsubishi develops robot that solves Rubik’s Cube-style puzzle in 0.305 seconds【Video】
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
- Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
- Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
- Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
- Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
- Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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- Starbucks Japan adds a Love and Peach Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
- Man passes away on Tokyo train, no one notices until nearly 12 hours and 650 kilometers later
- Groundbreaking ‘90s isekai shojo anime series Rayearth getting new anime adaptation【Video】
- KFC-flavor potato chips returning to Japan after a nearly decade-long absence
- Pronto Pokémon cafe collab brings exclusive merch and a clever way to take photos of your food
- Fender Flagship Tokyo releases Hokusai art-inspired guitar series for first anniversary
- Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s films now available in DVD and Blu-ray sets with extras
- Is Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino better than the 7-Eleven smoothie?
- Beautiful “sandy beach” near Nagasaki Airport is not made of sand…it’s made of glass!
- You can be on this beautiful Japanese island in less than two hours from downtown Tokyo
- How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
- Studio Ghibli hair accessories keep your style tidy with help from Kiki, Moro, Calcifer, and more
- McDonald’s ad in Japan causes controversy overseas
- U.S. Olympic athlete reveals he runs with Yi-Gi-Oh! cards tucked into his uniform【Video】
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