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Cruise from Tokyo to South Korea aboard MSC Bellissima cruise

An adventure at sea is easy with a cruise from Tokyo aboard the MSC Bellissima with stops in Kagoshima, Japan, and Jeju Island, South Korea.

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Some tips on tipping in Japan

For foreigners new to Japan, guidance toward tipping is usually pretty straightforward: You don’t tip in Japan.

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VIDEO: Virtual Vacation: Miyagi Prefecture in Japan

Before you head out on your next adventure, join us on a virtual vacation to explore destinations from the comfort of your home. Let’s take a short virtual journey to Miyagi Prefecture.

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Kids’ Take: My Philippines adventure

Have you ever been to the Philippines? Swimming with whale sharks, seeing tarsiers up close, holding sugar gliders, and snorkeling with sea turtles and sardines were just a few of the exciting activities I was able to experience.

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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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15 weird things foreigners notice after returning home from Japan

One of the best reasons to travel is to broaden your mind and gather a variety of life experiences to help better understand the world, its people, and culture.

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Don’t miss Japan’s expressway road stations

Driving long distances in Japan may seem intimidating, but don’t be afraid to hit the road!

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Fun in Yokosuka: Naval port city offers natural and cultural attractions

When François Verny and other French engineers founded Yokosuka Iron Works in 1871, it became Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks.

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VIDEO: Tokyo Town Walk – Check out old and new Tokyo symbols at Daimon

Located in the center of Tokyo and a short 10-minute train ride from Hardy Barracks, Daimon, or Hamamatsucho, is a busy business district filled with hundreds of skyscrapers, along with the capital’s new and old symbols.

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Replica Food: The art of making fake food in Tokyo

While on your visit to Japan you will come across many restaurants that present food samples of their offerings.

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My ‘Lucky Man’ adventure in Kobe, Japan

When I first heard of the Fuku Otoko, or Lucky Man Run, at Nishinomiya Shrine in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, I knew I wanted to give it a try.

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VIDEO: A walk through Tokyo’s Ariake, home to gardens, entertainment venues and shopping

Ariake is a scenic waterfront district in Tokyo near Odaiba. Here, you might find yourself attending a sports event, concert or design festival as the area is home to some important entertainment venues.

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Time to pay up! It’s road tax season in Japan!

It’s time to pay your annual road taxes, which are mandated by Japanese law and based on vehicle engine size.

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