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Exploring 7 wonders of Kyoto

An early, two-hour ride on the bullet train brought me to one of the most postcard-worthy cities in the world. After hastily dropping off the bags at the hotel, I set off to enjoy the first rays of...
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golden Pavillion and its garden were fashioned to represent the Buddhist's earthly paradise. The gorgeous, golden exterior is striking against the dark green forest and blue water pond in the garden surrounding it.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Kyoto, Japan

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
The Garden of Solitary Sitting in the Zhuiho-in sub-temple at Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. JOSEPH DITZLER/STARS AND STRIPES
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Visit Daitoku-ji temple in Kyoto to find tranquility, history

Drop “Zen” into conversation, and thoughts of one hand clapping or a properly maintained motorcycle may come to mind.
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Old and new mingle effortlessly in Kanazawa, Ishikawa

A brisk shinkansen ride from Tokyo through the bamboo-covered hills and rice paddies will bring you to Kanazawa, a charming coastal town often compared to Kyoto and referred to as the hidden pearl of the Japan Sea.
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Japan's green tea capital of Uji a great escape

From the dense forests of Nara, where deer roam free, to fascinating artisan villages that line up the spectacular northern coastline of Tango Peninsula, there is plenty to explore and enjoy in Kyoto Prefecture once you venture beyond the former Imperial capital. Uji is of such gem sites.
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Secrets behind northern Kyoto's Kurotani Washi Paper

Washi paper is a traditional Japanese paper, wa (和) meaning Japanese and shi (紙) meaning paper. It is one of Japan’s most fundamental artistic products which has formed the backbone of many other Japanese art forms during its 1,300 years of production.
Akitaka Nagasawa, left, shows photographs of his uncle Yoshio Nagasawa, whose portrait in uniform is at center. Yoshio Nagasawa's World War II-era flag was returned to his family in Japan on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. OBON SOCEITY
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World War II war trophies returned to families of fallen Japanese soldiers

A photo album and two flags recovered from Pacific battlefields were returned this week to the families of the fallen Japanese soldiers who carried them into combat during World War II.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Let’s take a bullet train to Kyoto

Kyoto is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites packed into an area of around 828 square kilometers. Over 250 shrines, as many as 1,600 temples and other cultural properties within the city have been impressing foreign visitors for ages.
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Kyoto offers plenty of places for your fall-viewing pleasure

With shorter days and crisper air – plus all the seasonal produce like mushrooms, chestnut and sweet potato filling up the shelves – I feel sad to bid good-bye to vibrant summer days, but feel equally excited for autumn and that proper feeling of hygge we all crave. Most of all, I look forward to seeing colors turn.
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Experience local culture with traditional attire

Wearing local attire is one of the best ways to fully immerse yourself into the local culture of your host country, and I did just that on my last visit to Kyoto.