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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Tottori famous for sand dunes, birthplace of popular ‘Detective Conan’ manga

Tottori Prefecture is also the birthplace of manga artist Gosho Aoyama, who created the “Choto Mattete” and the “Detective Conan” series. And the prefecture is doing all it can to attract manga enthusiasts.

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Sumo Spotting: Where to see Japan’s mightiest warriors

Sumo wrestling comes with a history spanning back thousands of years, and is so revered that it has earned the title of Japan’s National Sport.

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Fun in Japan: Super Mario illuminations in Tokyo promises holiday spirit, whimsy

For a limited time, Super Mario and friends are coming to Tokyo Station for a winter illumination display you can’t miss.

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My Paradise: My solo trip to Mongolia

Mongolia, a land of nomadic people and vast landscapes, appealed to me. In early March 2024, I embarked on a solo adventure, landing amidst snow-capped mountains.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Walk in Yokohama’s elegant Motomachi District

Yokohama is a scenic port city in Japan packed with impressive tourist attractions, including Yamashita Park, Redbrick Warehouse, Landmark Tower and Minatomirai District, and is within an hour drive from Yokosuka Naval Base, Camp Zama and Hardy Barracks.

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Did you know?: Shrines and temples in Japan

With Family Marts located literally across the street from other Family Marts, and a 7-Eleven seemingly on every single street corner, it may be a surprise to know that convenience stores are outnumbered by sanctuaries in Japan.

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Exploring Japan: Walk back in time in Johnson Town near Yokota AB

A small village of 1950s American-style homes offers a taste of Western food and shopping outside a former U.S. military base just north of Tokyo.

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MY FAVES: Night views in Japan

Hang around long enough and you’ll notice that in Japan’s cities, the hustle and bustle often continues on into the night.

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VIDEO: A trip to Japan’s traditional countryside in Gokayama

See the landscape transform as you take a trip into Japan’s agricultural past, deep in the hills of Hokuriku region.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Winter travel

Here are some useful Japanese phrases to help you along the way.