Kevin
A person who loves writing, loves novels, and loves life.Seeking objective truth, hoping for world peace, and wishing for a world without wars.
All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: 20...
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The Sagano Scenic Railway, which operates the Sagano Romantic Train, is a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto, Japan. This train r...
Discover Sendai - Japan’s Northeastern S...
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A city of around one million, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku Region and a convenient place to stay while sightseeing. A ...
Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An In...
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Hokkaido is adored worldwide for its staggering range of sightseeing opportunities. While trendy cities like Sapporo and Otaru are...
How to Get the Most From a Japan Rail Pa...
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Get ready for the ultimate guide to traveling in Japan by train! If you're planning a trip to this beautiful country, you've proba...
Kyoto Day Trips: 9 Lesser-Known Kyoto To...
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Think you've seen all the historical shrines and famous buildings there are to be seen in Kyoto? Then maybe it's time to try a Kyo...
The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto
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Lake Onneto is located within the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Ensconced in majestic natural surroundings, the vi...
Your Trip to Niigata: The Complete Guide...
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Niigata Prefecture, located in the central Chubu region of Japan, faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by towering mountains a...
Ordering Food in Japanese Like a Pro! 7 ...
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Ordering food in Japanese can be a daunting task for non-Japanese speakers, especially when confronted with extensive menus at tra...
2023 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimat...
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As summer approaches, Japan's cities prepare to light up the skies with dazzling fireworks displays, and Tokyo is no exception. Th...
5 Unique Tohoku Onsen Hot Springs That S...
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In Japan's northern region of Tohoku, onsen hot springs can be found in areas ranging from famous spots to isolated hot springs hi...
21 Best Things to Do in Roppongi: Enchan...
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Roppongi is a place with a large number of clubs and bars. Many foreigners are seen here, and there are a bunch of restaurants whe...
Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Celebrate Spr...
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Are you ready for one of the most colorful events of the year? Spring and summer are when parks and gardens all over Japan come al...
Feel 150 Years of History: 12 Iconic & E...
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A relatively young region in Japan, Hokkaido began full-scale development about 150 years ago. When traveling there, you’ll see ma...
10 Best Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Budge...
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These hotels near Kyoto Station each have superb access, making them convenient bases for your stay in Kyoto. Staying near the sta...
Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Island Anime Park...
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Nijigen no Mori is an anime theme park that immerses you in the worlds of your favorite Japanese anime and games, including Dragon...
2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 13
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Sales, restaurant staff, manager and tour design in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
5 Japanese Textbooks for Absolute Beginn...
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These five books will teach you the basics from grammar to vocabulary, taking you from the beginner plateau to soaring through int...
Step Into The Ring: A Basic Guide to Sum...
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Learn everything you need to know about sumo wrestling in Japan, from rules and traditions to tournament schedules and buying tick...
How Well do New Students Know Their Kanj...
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Do they or don't they? Only one way to find out.
Apartment Hunting Do’s and Don’ts in Jap...
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How to find an apartment using Japanese agencies and snap it up.
2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14
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Hospitality, marketing and tourism-related positions in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
5 Songs from Ryuichi Sakamoto that Impac...
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Revisit the late composer's best-known works and discover what made him so beloved in his native country.
5 Places To See Buddhist and Shinto Sync...
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Buddhism and Shinto can combine in fascinating and astonishing ways. Here are five places to experience it for yourself.
Dine Like a Local: 5 Tips for Eating Out...
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To make the most of your dining experience, we've put together essential tips for eating at a restaurant in Japan—whether you’re a...
How to Use Pasmo or Suica with an iPhone...
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Getting from point A to point B has never been easier.
Japan adopts national strategy on nuclea...
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The strategy comes as the global race heats up to develop and commercialize fusion — considered the ultimate emission-free energy ...
Super Mario music to be archived by U.S....
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Its inclusion marks the first time for video game music to join the registry and is one of the few pieces in the registry created ...
Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault...
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Japan's third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto industry to develop software that connects vehicles...
As the planet warms, enforcement needed ...
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Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, "has simply not worked," noted one advocate.
Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup le...
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As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consid...
U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japa...
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The United States is expected to select nationwide hydrogen hubs by this fall, and exporting it to Japan is "possible," the U.S. e...
Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lea...
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Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short progr...
Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu...
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Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Monster" is a nominee for the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, while Takeshi Kitano's "Kubi" wi...
Artisans update timeless craft of intric...
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Few deny the beauty of a handmade tansu, but these days, just as few are willing to shell out for the cabinets' high price tags.
Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival Open...
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Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers, and is also in discussions with some investors about putting...
Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he ...
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a "fearless champion" of Ameri...
Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. ...
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Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.
Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukrai...
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New measures create a national online system for tracking the tens of millions of Russians potentially eligible to be called to se...
U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortio...
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lo...
Another COVID-like pandemic could hit th...
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There’s a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as COVID-19 could take place in the next decade, with rapid vaccine rollout key to red...