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Photo Of Omoide Yokocho sign

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VIDEO: Step back in time in Shinjuku’s nostalgic Omoide Yokocho

Tucked in between Shinjuku’s sprawling cityscape, Omoide Yokocho, or the alley of nostalgia, is an old-fashioned bar district.

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VIDEO: Osaka home to many tourist attractions

Osaka has a large concentration of people, businesses and factories within its border, earning it a spot within what is known as the Keihanshin Industrial Zone.

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VIDEO: Okoge Pasta a taste of Italy with Japanese twist

Okoge means “burn” in Japanese. The chef, who lives in Japan, used the Japanese word to describe the unique texture of this pasta.

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Road trip to Kobe: Tower, temple, onsen and lots of food

In Japan, hopping in a car for a road trip can be a fun and more cost-effective way to travel that hopping on plane or bullet train to explore a big city or faraway destination.

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The best Japanese citrus fruits to eat

Full flavor profiles and serving recommendations

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Enjoy beer and stunning Tokyo night view onboard the berthed cruiser ‘Salbeer’

In years’ past, Tokai Kisen company offered a cheaper version of the Yakatabune experience, a two-hour Tokyo Bay Noryosen summer cruise on the cruiser Sarubia-maru.

Photo Of Byodoin Temple Phoenix Hall, as seen on the 10-yen coin, the pond is reflecting the building.

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Savor Japan’s green tea capital & discover historic landmarks

Uji, Japan is a famous city near Kyoto renowned for its beautiful scenery, the Uji River, and Uji Tea. It also has ties to The Tale of Genji, a classic in Japanese literature.

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Why is Hokkaido milk, cream and cheese so popular?

Historically, Japan has never been a large-scale dairy producing country.

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Day trip to Akiruno City

Akiruno City, about a 30-minute drive from Yokota Air Base, is a popular spot for outdoor activities because of its lush forests and clear rivers.

Photo Of Hiroshima Okonomiyaki is ready to eat.

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VIDEO: Taste of Japan: Making two types of Okonomiyaki

Often called Japanese pizza or pancake, Okonomiyaki is one of the most popular casual pan-fried dishes in Japan.

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VIDEO: Fun in Japan - Meet cute small creatures at animal café near Camp Zama

Dogs, cats and other cute animals can provide stress-relief thanks to their lovable faces and gestures.

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A guide to Japan’s family restaurant chains: Easy breezy family dining across the country

If you’re traveling to Japan with your entire family - particularly with little ones in tow - you may be wondering about quick, relatively inexpensive places to eat that cater to the whole crew.

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Taste of Japan: Start day with ‘morning service’ at Miyama Coffee in Kamakura

In Japan, you may have heard of “morning service,” a special offering at kissaten coffee shops dating back to the 1960s in Nagoya City.

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