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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Edo Era’s radish drying method continues in Miyazaki

If you find yourself traveling around Miyazaki City, you may come across a peculiar sight: giant structures covered in daikon radishes sitting in the middle of fields.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Quick trip to marvelous Matsumoto

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Matsumoto Japan.

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Bathing in Japan: Difference between sento and onsen

Most foreigners believe that all public baths are onsen. But that’s not true. There is another type of public bath, sento, that also offers you opportunities to take a good soak.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Kinugawa Onsen - a superb one-day/overnight tourist destination 

Kinugawa Onsen is a mineral hot spring destination near Nikko. Here dozens of onsen hotels and ryokan inns nestled along the banks of the scenic Kinguawa River welcome visitors who wish to soak in the therapeutic springs.

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Ginza Sky Walk 2024: A plan for a greener, people-centric Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) reveals its ambitious plans to revitalize an elevated section of the Tokyo Expressway into a green, pedestrian walkway: the Tokyo Sky Corridor.

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VIDEO: Speakin' Japanese: Mt. Fuji is No. 1 in Japan

The Fuji Five Lakes is one of the best spots to enjoy Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji. From each of the lakes, you can take a close look at the tallest mountain in the nation, considered a great, must-visit attraction near the Kanto Plain.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Fun day trip to Tokyo’s hip Shimokitazawa

Shoppers and foodies alike can spend countless hours in Tokyo’s hipster hotspot Shimokitazawa.

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‘Giant Robots’ anime exhibit invading Yokosuka museum till April 7

Manga animation featuring robots, also known as “mecha anime,” is an important part of Japanese pop culture. When you visit Odaiba or Yokohama, you will be amazed with majestic Gundam statues.

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Fall in love with soy sauce at Kikkoman factory in Chiba

I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.

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My Paradise: Crossing paths at Negishi Forest Park, Yokohama

Beneath a ceiling of light blue, lies a carpet of green. It rolls like a velvet blanket, lined by dense hedges of maple, zelkova, and cherry.

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Prologue to trip to Kawazu, Shizuoka

The eight-tatami room, dented and creased, is lit by a single bulb encased in a shoji paper box and a wooden grid frame.

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Pop Circus coming to historic Yokosuka Drydock from Apr. 27 – Jun. 23

The circus is coming to town! And with it comes a flying trapeze, trainers of wild animals and funny clowns for all children, young and old, to enjoy.

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Did you know?: Celebrate Spring and Buddha in Japan

For many Japanese, celebrating flower festivals in the spring is more important than Christmas.

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VIDEO: Vintage Japanese vending machines by Zama take you back in time

Japan is known as the land of the vending machines. Traveling around you’ll find that many offer hot and cold drinks and some even serve as wifi spots during times of emergency.

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