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Bade Haus Kumejima on Oo Island in Okinawa
On the tiny island of Oo off of the east coast of Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, there is a beautiful spa where you can relax and rejuvenate. The main feature is a pool filled with water from the deep sea, which is rich in minerals. There is also a dry sauna and outdoor hot
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Review of Cypress Resort Kumejima on Kume Island in Okinawa
Treat yourself to the ultimate resort experience by staying at the 4-Star Cypress Resort Kumejima on the west coast of Kume Island in Okinawa. It overlooks the Shinrihama Beach and gives guest a spectacular view of the ocean, particularly at sunset. There are a range of rooms and
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Okayama Prefecture, the 'Sunny Land
As a key hub of transportation in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions from old times, Okayama has thriven on its Okayama-specific historical, cultural facilities and industries. In the past, Okayama Prefecture used to be divided into three areas: Bizen, Bicchu, and Mimasaka which were brought to
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Okayama City
Though it was not one of the major historical strategic points, Okayama City 岡山 in the Okayama Prefecture is now one of the most important cities in the Chugoku region of Japan and is now a busy city of over 700,000 people.
Okayama City
In the past it was an agricultural co
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Kibi Dango
When you visit Okayama Prefecture, be sure to try the local food specialty, kibi dango. They are like small powdered balls of translucent paste that is sweetened and flavored. Depending on the store, you may be able to try such varieties as peach, salt, brown sugar, or gree
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Momotaro the Peach Boy
One of the most popular Japanese fables is about Momotaro 桃太郎 , the Peach Boy. There are variations in detail, but the main story is that an old man and woman were sad that they had no children. One day the woman was washing clothes in a river and found a large peach floati
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Kurashiki and the Bikan Historical Quarter
During the Edo Period, rice from the fertile areas around Okayama were gathered in the town of Kurashiki, then distributed to Osaka, Edo, and other important cities. A series of canals were built and warehouses set up along them. In fact, the name “Kurashiki” translates as
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Review of Hotel Granvia Okayama
If you are looking for a convenient place to stay for a short visit to Okayama, try the 4-Star Hotel Granvia Okayama, which is connected to Okayama Station via a covered walkway. The hotel is quite majestic, with a large foyer and very good gift shop and close to a city nei
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Ivy Square in Kurashiki, Okayama
A picturesque corner of the Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki is Ivy Square 日本語: 倉敷アイビースクエア, 岡山県倉敷市. In the Edo Period, the local magistrate had his offices in this prime location, but in 1889 Kurashiki Bosekijo, the textile company referred to as Kurabo, built the firs
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Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki, Okayama
The first museum of Western Art in Japan, the Ohara Museum of Art 大原美術館 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture has an impressive collection including many famous masters from around the world. Enjoy the works of Picasso, Pissaro, Manet, Monet, Klee, Pollock, and others in the Mai
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Okayama Black Crow Castle
Begun in 1573 by Ukita Naoie and completed in 1597, Okayama Castle 岡山城 sits on a hill overlooking Korakuen Park in Okayama City. The striking black walls give it the nickname “Black Crow Castle,” and the gilded finials catch the sunlight and give it an elegant appearance.
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Review of Okayama Koraku Hotel
Find out for yourself why travelers enjoy the 3.5 star Okayama Koraku Hotel. It is located only 5 minutes east of Okayama Station, one block off the main road, Momotaro Odori. It is a great base for a visit to the city because it is walking distance from Okayama Castle, Hay
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Catch your own dinner at Zauo Shinjuku
If you thought Tsukiji market was the freshest fish you could find, in enters Zauo, which means “sit and fish” and is a very unique restaurant where you are given fishing gear and get to catch what you want to eat. It’s one of those quirky places you just have to go for a cool Japanes
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Review of Shinjuku Washington Hotel
The centrally located Shinjuku Washington Hotel in Tokyo is a clean and functional business hotel conveniently located close to Shinjuku Station with the Airport Limousine bus service stopping at its doors. Minutes from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Sword museum, Gyoen Natio
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Ajitsukasa Nomura Restaurant 味司 野村 in Okayama
Katsudon, or a breaded pork cutlet served on rice, is a favorite dish in Japan. In Okayama, it takes a slightly different taste with the addition of a dark and thick demi-glace sauce and is called demi-katsudon. The Ajitsukasa Nomura Restaurant in Heiwa-cho near Okayama Sta
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Review of Kurashiki Ivy Square Hotel
In the heart of the Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki, Okayama, you will find an ivy-covered brick building housing the Kurashiki Ivy Square Hotel. Though a long walk while toting luggage from the JR Kurashiki train station, it is extremely well located for sightseeing
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Okayama Korakuen
Considered one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan, Okayama Korakuen 後楽園 岡山 is worth a visit in any season. It has wide expanses of lawn and fields which are rare in the densely crowded country. The park was completed in 1700 at the request of Lord Ikeda Tsunamasa.
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Beaches of Okinawa, a Photo Journey
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is considered a favorite beach vacation destination for Japanese and foreign visitors are starting to discover its tropical charms. The capital city of Naha is a convenient location to experience local culture and serve as a base to expl
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Okinawa Day Trip: Kayaking in Yanbaru Mangrove Forest
Since I was in Okinawa, I wanted to do something outdoors, but unfortunately am not a good swimmer, so I really wasn’t too sure about going snorkeling. And let me guarantee you, scuba diving is out. When I explained this dilemma to the young man at the front desk of the Hotel Rocore Naha,
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Disneyland Tokyo Photo Collection March 2014 Part 1
Disneyland Tokyo is a must see for any Disney fan (read more about Tokyo Disney here) in, or visiting, Japan. Enjoy these Tokyo Disneyland photos curated from a collection of some of our favourite places in the Magic Kingdom, all credit to Víctor Bautista and his gorgeous flickr galleries!
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