tourist sites
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Can ice cream sweeten the deal of eating dozens of baby sardines as their eyes stare at you?
Dangle your feet in the air as you enjoy a modern Japanese bento at this aerial restaurant.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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