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Hard Liquor and Guns: Tokyo’s Shooting Bar EA
Shooting Bar EA アーカイブ is a relatively new themed restaurant and bar in Tokyo that caters to fans of Airsoft guns. Airsoft guns are replica firearms that fire BB-like plastic ammunition and have a large following in Japan as stringent restrictions on real firearms are in place. Pronounced
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Tokyo Disneyland Parade
A historic video flashback look back for the regular Day parade at Tokyo Disneyland. The parade has ran daily for over 30 years and marks the 30th anniversary of the 2013 from the 1983 opening of the park.
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Kurashiki Walk, a Free App for the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki Walk, a free app for the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama, was recently introduced and is a must have for Android users. The app includes a navigation map, must-see spots, 5 recommended sight-seeing routes, Discover Kurashiki (information on the history of the historic
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4 Days in Japan
Italian Marzia Bisognin (aka CutiePieMarzia) has a very cute video diary running on Youtube and she recently posted her four days in Japan trip full of shopping and site-seeing. Over 3 millions views of her 4 day trip, amazing!
TOKYO DIARY: Otaku World | Day 1
Starting from JR Akihabara Stat
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Tokushima Prefecture
Best known for the Awa Odori Dance Festival, Tokushima is a prefecture in the northeast part of the island of Shikoku. About 80 percent of the area is mountainous and undeveloped, and was historically the home of bandits and renegades. Even today, there is a wild beauty about the Iyo Valley
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Nachi Falls and Shrine
Nachi Falls 那智滝 (Nachi no Taki) in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is one of the best-known waterfalls in Japan. This 133 meter tall waterfall boasts one of the longest drops in Japan, with one ton of water cascading down the cliff every second.
Nachi Falls – Awe-Inspiring W
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Ehime Prefecture
In the northwestern part of the island of Shikoku you will find Ehime Prefecture. The name translates as “Beautiful princess” and alludes to the lovely scenery and mild climate. Bordered by the Inland Sea and the Shikoku Mountains, it is sheltered from many of the typhoons that pelt the sout
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Kochi Prefecture
The southern part of Shikoku Island is isolated from the rest of Japan framed in by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the high Shikoku Mountains on the other. This area was historically known as Tosa and now forms the prefecture of Kochi. The capital city, Kochi City, is home of one of the t
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Kagawa Prefecture
Kagawa Prefecture occupies the northeastern corner of the island of Shikoku and is the smallest of Japan’s prefectures. Despite its size, the prefecture, which used to be called Sanuki, has a rich history and many fascinating attractions.
The capital, Takamatsu, is home to Ritsurin Park, a
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Fukui Prefecture abounds in Natural Beauty
Framed by the Japan Sea to the west and tall mountains to the east, Fukui Prefecture 福井県 abounds in natural beauty. It is located in the Chubu region of the main Japanese island, Honshu, about 1 1/2 hours by train from Kyoto. One of the most famous landmarks is the Tojimbo Cliffs jutting int
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Apple's Latest Store Opens in Trendy Omotestando area of Tokyo
Apple is continuing to expand its retail stores with a new store revealed under a canopy of green and white signs promoting the Omotestando, Tokyo, location. The store is located on the Omotesando avenue alongside several other high-end retailers. Japan Consuming says that Omotesando is
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Kanazawa in 3 Days
I was leaving Kanazawa today, but had some time in the morning and wanted to use it to the fullest. I skipped breakfast at the Kashimaya Ryokan, checking out at eating at a café instead. I must admit that Japanese breakfasts are nice once in a while, but I can’t face pickles and fish first t
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Cool Tojimbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture
There are only three cliff formations in the world made from pyroxene andesite, which was deposited millennia ago by volcanic activity and eroded into pentagonal and hexagonal columns by the elements. One of these is found in the Echizen-Kaga Quasi-National Park in Sakai City, Fukui Prefectu
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Awara Onsen in Fukui Prefecture
The small town of Awara Onsen あわら温泉 in Fukui Prefecture itself does not have a lot to offer the visiting tourist, though there is a train station, restaurant, and some stores. Close by are some amusement parks and golf courses.
Awara Onsen rabbit (photo: taiweihsu/flickr)
The real appeal is
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Review of Matsuya Sensen Hotel in Awara Onsen
Enjoy a luxurious stay at the Matsuya Sensen Hotel in Awara Onsen, Fukui Prefecture. The stylish hotel is full of modern amenities for all members of your family. It is capable of handling large groups and special events. As well as the 120 Japanese-style tatami rooms, there is a lounge, res
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Expert Advice: Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano Series
Nagano author and resident Peter Ninnes has recently published the fourth travel guide in the “Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano” series, sub-titled “16 Tours in Nagano City”. In the series, Peter creates unique hiking, walking and biking self-guided tours based in different areas of the sce
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The new 5-star Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort opened on July 2, 2014 and is located right next door to the popular Mihama Town Resort American Village, one of Okinawa’s largest entertainment, retail and dining areas. Most of Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort’s 346 stunning rooms offer amazing ocean
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
How can you improve on a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex? How about making it fully articulated and animatronic so that it seems alive, looking at you hungrily? Everyone in the family can enjoy the incredible Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum 福井県立恐竜博物館. Not only is it the only dedic
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Shorin
Shorin-ji Temple, home of Shorinji kempo, is closed to those who are not registered members of the martial art. It is not open to sightseeing, but members can practice there and even arrange to stay in the dormitories and study at the center.
Shorin-ji Temple Massive Front gates
Once a year,
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Echizen Bamboo Doll Village in Fukui Prefecture
Those interested in traditional crafts will enjoy a visit to the Echizen Bamboo Doll Village 越前竹人形の里 in Fukui Prefecture. The tasteful entrance is located in a grove of bamboo, setting the stage for beautiful displays of historical and modern works of art. There are not just dolls, but other
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