It looks like a science fiction monster of the week, but it’s actually a salute the millennia-old past.
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Into the water off the beaten path.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
The city of Nagasaki has helpfully compiled a site so you can experience similar sights, sounds, and tastes to Jin Sakai himself.
Japan’s tourism board wants you to remember that though things are scary now, Japan will wait patiently until you can visit its scenic shores.
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Uga Valley campground makes a very convincing argument to take a detour from the standard Tokyo-Kyoto travel route.
Attempt to keep the go-karts running on Tokyo roads raises embarrassingly low amount of money.
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The train line wasn’t completely forgotten in its final days due to one videographer’s determination and passion.
Passport holders in Japan now have a miniature gallery of the works of Hokusai, the country’s most famous traveling painter.
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