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Owakudani: Japan's ‘Valley of Hell’ sells black eggs for longevity

Owakudani is an active volcanic valley in the famed Hakone region west of Tokyo. It’s known to locals as "Jigokudani" (the Valley of Hell) and is famous for its black eggs, which are boiled in the...
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Houtou noodles: A great treat for a great day near Mt. Fuji

When Red November comes back every year, my wife and I make it a rule to drive around Fuji Five Lake area to check out snow-capped Mt. Fuji in autumn colors.
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17 secrets about Mt. Fuji even Japanese people don't know

Boasting the greatest height of domestic single peak mountains in the country, Mount Fuji is loved as a sightseeing attraction representative of Japan throughout the world.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: Greet gods of the Land of Rising Sun!

In Japan, there are thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples located throughout the nation, and we Japanese often visit them to purify ourselves on various occasions, such as birth, marriage, traditional 7-5-3 celebrations or during Oshogatsu New Year Days.
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VIDEO| Don’t miss Lake Kawaguchiko’s fantastic fall foliage festival, illuminations

We have now entered one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons – fall. All around us the green forests, mountains and landscape transform into fiery crimson and orange hues throughout the month of November.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: It has become chilly these days!

As autumn deepens, the temperature has dropped and daylight gets shorter day after day. At Lake Kawaguchiko near Mt. Fuji, the gorgeous autumn leaves are at peak levels and at night are lit up beautifully for the Momiji Matsuri or Autumn Foliage Festival.
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Great views, relaxing activities at Izunokuni Panorama Park

Izu Panorama Park, is only a two-hour drive from Yokosuka Naval Base and offers scenic views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay.
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VIDEO | Japan’s Fuji Five Lakes show off gorgeous autumn colors

Head to the Fuji Five Lakes in Yamanashi Pref. to enjoy impressive landscapes including a great view of Mount Fuji, the crystal clear waters and surrounding foliage in gorgeous autumn colors.
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Exploring Japan: 11 secrets about sacred Mt. Fuji

Boasting the greatest height of domestic single peak mountains in the country, Mount Fuji is loved as a sightseeing attraction representative of Japan throughout the world. More than 300,000 mountaineers flock to it every year.
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Snow falls on Mt. Fuji, cold front sweeps Japan’s Kanto Plain

Fall is definitely in the air across Japan's Kanto Plain. Over the weekend, a cold front swept across, leaving snow in some areas of Tohoku and the Kanto Regions.