Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
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Motorsports, hot springs, huge ramen, and an amusement park: All reasons to visit Suzuka Circuit
Mie Prefecture’s Suzuka is the home of Japan’s most famous racetrack, but there’s more than cars to get excited about.
Gentle giant Pokémon is helping prefecture damaged in Tohoku earthquake and tsunami recover.
Rise and shine for this spread of delicious regional specialties and locally grown vegetables that’s offered to hotel guests and non-guests alike.
Just because Kyoto is always a popular place to visit doesn’t mean it always has to be expensive.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
Tourists criticised for standing in front of traffic and treating the traditionally dressed women like objects.
Often-overlooked temple in one of Japan’s most best sightseeing towns was inspired by the story of a deeply devoted samurai cat.
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