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Osaka Travel Guide - Your destination overview of Osaka, Japan
Japans second largest city sits in the Kansai region of Honshu on Osaka Bay and is an industrial powerhouse and the original commercial capital. Despite its rich history, Osaka is not really one for the historian, focusing more on its shopping and futuristic side, though it does boast important shri
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Osaka Food and Dining Guide - Restaurants, where to eat, and more
Although not quite on par with Tokyo, the eating in Osaka is excellent and there are numerous places to dine at. You will also find a large collection of cuisines, not just Japanese. They include great Chinese and Korean eats, as well as a glut of European cafés especially French and Italia
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Osaka Travel Tips - Helpful hints and advice on local destination information
Although Osaka has a bit of a reputation as an unruly place (from a Japanese perspective), it is still incredibly safe by Western standards. It comes with a temperate climate and standard rules of Japanese etiquette, while obtaining yen and getting about by public transport is a breeze.Customs and e
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Kyoto Shopping Guide - Find where and what to shop and buy
Kyoto is loaded with souvenir shops, boutiques, malls and arcades and is the best place to head for traditional Japanese items and handicrafts. You can find pottery, textiles, and high quality paper items in all parts of the city.The streets around Shijo-dori and Kawaramachi-dori in the center have
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Kyoto Entertainment Guide - For fun, recreation, and relaxation
Kyoto is mainly about shrines, parks and gardens, yet there are also options for getting active or enjoying the nightlife. Cultured evenings are particularly good here and can be enjoyed at Gion Corner, which is a popular theater. For a spot of geisha ogling, this area is also a must.You can, of cou
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Tokyo City Guide – some of the most exciting neighborhoods Tokyo has to offer
Tokyo Metropolis as we now know it was only formed in 1943. Previously Tokyo was merely a city, which was then merged with the former Tokyo Prefecture to create the largest metropolitan area in the world. Today, numerous neighborhoods make up the metropolis, many of which are known for attractions l
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What to see and do in Tokyo – modern architecture, traditional culture and landscapes
The Metropolitan area of Tokyo is a cultural hub bursting with historical traditions versus the relatively new cities’ buildings and huge shopping obsession. The city brings the modern architecture and fashion together seamlessly with the beauty of traditional Japanese arts and culture. The city als
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Where to eat in Tokyo - a guide to cafes, restaurants and everything in-between
Tokyo is known as the city with the most Michelin star restaurants in the world, 17 of which have three stars. However, don’t be fooled into thinking this is all Tokyo has to offer; it is a core of all foods from sushi to European influences of French and Italian and South East Asian food. Sim
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Where to Shop in Tokyo – from expensive boutiques to charming flea markets
Tokyo is its own epicentre when it comes to shopping, with towering malls plastered with brightly colored advertising signs, it would be hard to ignore the city’s thirst for consumerism. It has its own ‘out-there’ cult fashion and is one of the best places in the world for gadgets. From designer bou
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Where to stay in Tokyo – Ryokans, temples lodgings, capsules and first class hotels
When Tokyo comes to mind, it brings with it images of luxurious skyscraper hotels with all the extras, including the price tag. Yet Tokyo offers a huge variety of places to rest your head from traditional Japanese temple lodgings in the mountains to the latest in hotel convenience in mid-city capsul
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48 hours in Tokyo - the mega-city made manageable
Tokyo is part of the largest urban area on Earth, so a solid plan is essential if you want to avoid getting lost in the seemingly endless urban expanse. Here’s an itinerary for a short stay in the city that will allow you to see the best parts of Japan’s colossal capital.Friday
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Arts and Culture in Tokyo - From Temples to Late-night Jazz Clubs
The Japanese capital is both a hub for traditional native art forms and an international center for creative culture. You can absorb centuries of Eastern and Western art at the cluster of museums around Ueno Park, and take in ultramodern exhibitions amid the high-rise surroundings of Roppongi Art Tr
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Tony Wheeler on Tokyo
Tony Wheeler on Tokyo Incomprehesible, but irresistible - Tokyos fashionistas make a colourful spectacle for any traveller Now the
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A culinary tour of Japan
A culinary tour of Japan Tokyo has more Michelin stars than London and Paris combined. Ben Anderson tours Japan, eating treats so good I found it hard to believe I was ingesting food
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Japan on the cheap
Japan on the cheap Budget sashimi in Tokyo, fortune telling in Kyoto, a temple stay near Osaka – a tour of Japan can be as inexpensive as it is eye-opening
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Japans cherry blossom blooms
Japans cherry blossom blooms Armed with a bento box and a sheet of tarpaulin, Tokyo-based we tell you where, when and how to join Japan’s springtime petal party
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Cycling in Japan
Cycling in Japan Far from the bright lights of Tokyo lies Shikoku Island, where lush mountains and hot springs make for a world class cycling trip, says Doug McKinlay
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First 24 hours in Tokyo
First 24 hours in Tokyo Overwhelming and overcrowded yet efficient and energising, the Japanese capital charms and terrifies in equal measure says Nick Coldicott
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Travel extremes: The ultimate wooden building
Travel extremes: The ultimate wooden building Stand face to face with the worlds largest wooden structure, home to a 500-tonne Buddha
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From the Editor: The very best from myWanderlust this week
From the Editor: The very best from myWanderlust this week
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