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Shimbashi Station 1900, Old Shimbashi Station imagery from the National Diet Library
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Celebrate the rise of the Japan’s railways on Oct. 14

Japan’s favorite way to travel has its own special day on October 14. Railway Day, or Tetsudo no Hi, is a celebration of the railroads and is also the anniversary of the opening of the country’s...
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5 spots you must visit in Yokohama, Japan

Among the many attractions and cities to visit within the vast Kanto Plain, Yokohama is one of the major hubs with a lot to offer. It is one of Japan’s largest port cities and draws millions of visitors and commuters every year.
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Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse offers tasty food, great shopping

The Yokohama Bay area is packed with attractions and events that can meet just about every desire.
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Yokohama Native serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan in the Indo-Pacific Region

Yokohama, Japan native and Shichirigahama High School graduate Yugoh Yamauchi is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is continuing to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
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There's nothing dumb about Tokyo's tasty DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee

I won’t call myself a doughnut connoisseur, but I’m definitely an enthusiast. I LOVE doughnuts. All confections really.
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VIDEO| Gumyoji – oldest Buddhist temple in Yokohama City

Gumyoji is only a 30-minute drive from Yokosuka Naval Base and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Yokohama City.
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Try tasty lunch with beautiful ocean view at Kirin City Plus

Strolling the Yokohoma Bayside is fun. The area has many museums, shops, restaurants and activities to offer. Check out Yamashita Park, Marine Tower, Minato Mirai district with Cosmoworld, its famous Ferris wheel, Landmark Tower and Queen’s Square.
The cruise ship Diamond Princess is docked at Yokohama Port, near Tokyo, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. AP
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US Army Japan says seven aboard Yokohama cruise ship will undergo additional quarantine at home

Seven people associated with U.S. Army Japan who spent two weeks potentially exposed to the new coronavirus on a cruise ship in Yokohama must spend another 14 days quarantined at home, officials said Tuesday.
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Winter in Japan: Enjoy the snow, ice near you

Besides the ski resorts, there are many places in Japan where you, your family and friends can skate, sled or just play in the snow.
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Indoor ski resorts near Tokyo

Indoor skiing in Japan has seen better days: once thriving in Japan with slopes set up within driving distance of downtown Tokyo, the number of resorts has dwindled to a mere handful in the last decade.