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Kagoshima Walking Tour and Stand Up Bar

Our week travelling through Kyushu Island was amazing with a final stop in Kagoshima and a ferry trip over to Sakurajima...
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Kumamoto City Walking Tour: Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City Hall, Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens) and Lafcadio Hearn’s house

I really enjoyed wandering around Kumamoto and visiting the top spots at the Castle and the Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens). T...
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Visiting Nagasaki Day 2: Glover Garden and the Best City Views

We had a busy day of sightseeing on Day 2 in Nagasaki which involved a lot of walking up and down hills. Nagasaki is def...
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Visiting Nagasaki Day 1: Peace Memorial Park and Love Hotel Experience

We spent two very enjoyable days in Nagasaki. It was essential to take the time to visit the Peace Park and Nagasaki Ato...
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Kawagoe Day Trip from Tokyo: A Guide to the “Little Edo” and Sake Testing

Kawagoe, often called "Little Edo," is one of the best day trips you can take from central Tokyo. It’s famous for its Ku...
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Beyond the Tourist Spots: A Friday in Tokyo from Korean Lunch to Shinbashi Nightlife

Forget the standard guidebook routes. Join us for a Friday in Tokyo as we explore the historic streets of Asakusa, enjoy an authentic lunch in Korean Town, and end the night like a local—drinking at a standing bar in Shinbashi among the city's busy salarymen.
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How to Get to Nikko from Utsunomiya where We Stayed, and Sightseeing Toshogu Shrine

When visiting Nikko we decided to base ourselves in Utsunomiya because the accommodation was much cheaper and we had to ...
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Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery Tour in Niigata City: Only 15 Minute Walk from the Railway Station

Niigata is famous for its sake and we wanted to visit a sake brewery there. We chose the Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery becau...
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Toyama to Niigata by Local Train: Why Your Suica/IC Card Won’t Work

It's easy to take the Shinkansen or a limited express train when travelling between Toyama and Niigata, but we decided t...
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Things You Can Do in Koriyama: Walking Around

It's safe to say that Koriyama is not on the tourist trail probably because there are no stand out things to visit! We s...