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Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 
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March 17, 2023
Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 

Nestled in the forested mountains of Oita prefecture,...

A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms
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March 10, 2023
A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms

While both ume blossoms and sakura blossoms are beautiful and...

Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food
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March 07, 2023
Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food

Nowhere is the age-old adage "you eat with your...

Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 
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January 06, 2023
Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 

Located on the eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture,...

Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 
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December 30, 2022
Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 

Gachapon, or capsule toy machines, can be spotted...

Popular Surf Spots in Japan
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December 27, 2022
Popular Surf Spots in Japan

While Japan may not immediately jump to mind...

How to care for a Japanese Knife
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December 16, 2022
How to care for a Japanese Knife

As a good chef knife is perhaps the...

How Japan Celebrates Christmas 
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December 07, 2022
How Japan Celebrates Christmas 

Though less than 1% of Japan’s population is...