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Exploring Japan: 4 great attractions in Hachinohe City near Misawa AB

Hachinohe City, only a 30-minute drive from Misawa Air Base, is a good destination to enjoy the great weather and great attractions. Here are four great spots to visit in Hachinohe City.

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Fun in Japan: Kurume’s shrines by the river

Kurume in Fukuoka enjoys an environment of sea, river, and mountain. It is further blessed with two sumptuous shrines by the Chikugo River, Bairinji and Suitengu, adjacent to each other.

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VIDEO: Hop on ferry near Yokosuka NB for relaxing Tokyo Bay cruise

As the summer heat continues, you don’t have to travel far in the Kanto to escape the scorching temperatures and humidity.

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VIDEO: A walk around Tokyo’s high-end Akasaka district

Akasaka, located in the center of Tokyo and a short 20-minute walk from Hardy Barracks, is known for being an upscale district.

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Top 10 must-visit aquariums in Tokyo & nearby areas

Discover the top 10 must-visit aquariums in Tokyo and nearby areas, offering unique marine attractions, seasonal events, indoor exhibits, and convenient access for an unforgettable experience.

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Tokyo named as world’s top post-breakup vacation spot

The city is healing hearts and encouraging fresh starts.

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Marie’s Farm: All-you-can eat blueberry picking in Uonuma

While Uonuma City in Niigata Prefecture is often associated with snowy winters and world-famous rice, summer reveals a quieter side filled with lush greenery, mountain breezes, and fresh seasonal produce.

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Tokyo’s underground temple: A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity

Hidden beneath the suburban landscape of Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, lies one of Japan’s most impressive engineering feats—the “Underground Temple.”

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Japan Tip of the Day: Honk your horn with caution

Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.

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Color Fun Run returns to Okuma Beach on Aug. 31

Summer is almost over but you can mark the end not with sadness but with a rainbow at Color Fun Run at Okuma Beach.

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Things to do in Tokyo in September

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September.

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Did you know?: Japan aged society

Japan is getting older and older! While the nation has the highest life expectancy, 84.3 years, in the world (81.47 for men, 87.57 for women), about 28.4 percent of Japan’s population is 65 or older.

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VIDEO: Japanese candy artist designs delicious doppelgängers

If you’re seeking a one-of-a-kind souvenir or gift with personality, Bau Mitsusaki has you covered with her masterful, and delicious, amezaiku candy art.

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