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All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: 2023 Guide to Kyoto's Famous Sightseeing Ride

All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: 2023 Guide to Kyoto's Famous Sightseeing Ride

    The Sagano Scenic Railway, which operates the Sagano Romantic Train, is a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto, Japan. This train ride takes passengers on a...

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Discover Sendai - Japan’s Northeastern Super City!

Discover Sendai - Japan’s Northeastern Super City!

    A city of around one million, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku Region and a convenient place to stay while sightseeing. A city with the air of a to...

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Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An Interview With an International Nature Guide

Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An Interview With an International Nature Guide

    Hokkaido is adored worldwide for its staggering range of sightseeing opportunities. While trendy cities like Sapporo and Otaru are enough to satisfy some, ...

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How to Get the Most From a Japan Rail Pass On Your Trip (+ Regional Alternatives)

How to Get the Most From a Japan Rail Pass On Your Trip (+ Regional Alternatives)

    Get ready for the ultimate guide to traveling in Japan by train! If you're planning a trip to this beautiful country, you've probably heard of the Japan Ra...

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Kyoto Day Trips: 9 Lesser-Known Kyoto Tourist Attractions for Day Trips From the Town Center

Kyoto Day Trips: 9 Lesser-Known Kyoto Tourist Attractions for Day Trips From the Town Center

    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 Kyoto day trip! Besides the...

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The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto

The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto

    Lake Onneto is located within the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Ensconced in majestic natural surroundings, the views of the ever-changing ...

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Your Trip to Niigata: The Complete Guide (Activities, Hotels, Savers & More)

Your Trip to Niigata: The Complete Guide (Activities, Hotels, Savers & More)

    Niigata Prefecture, located in the central Chubu region of Japan, faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by towering mountains and gorgeous wilderness. ...

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Ordering Food in Japanese Like a Pro! 7 Key Phrases for Navigating Japan's Restaurants and Izakaya

Ordering Food in Japanese Like a Pro! 7 Key Phrases for Navigating Japan's Restaurants and Izakaya

    Ordering food in Japanese can be a daunting task for non-Japanese speakers, especially when confronted with extensive menus at traditional pubs called izak...

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2023 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimate Calendar for Summer in Japan

2023 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimate Calendar for Summer in Japan

    As summer approaches, Japan's cities prepare to light up the skies with dazzling fireworks displays, and Tokyo is no exception. This year is particularly s...

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5 Unique Tohoku Onsen Hot Springs That Surprised Foreign Visitors

5 Unique Tohoku Onsen Hot Springs That Surprised Foreign Visitors

    In Japan's northern region of Tohoku, onsen hot springs can be found in areas ranging from famous spots to isolated hot springs hidden in the mountains. ...

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21 Best Things to Do in Roppongi: Enchanting Experiences for a Memorable Tokyo Adventure

21 Best Things to Do in Roppongi: Enchanting Experiences for a Memorable Tokyo Adventure

    Roppongi is a place with a large number of clubs and bars. Many foreigners are seen here, and there are a bunch of restaurants where you can enjoy internat...

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Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Celebrate Spring with Flower Festivals and Gorgeous Gardens Near Mt. Fuji

Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Celebrate Spring with Flower Festivals and Gorgeous Gardens Near Mt. Fuji

    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 alive with gorgeous flowers...

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Feel 150 Years of History: 12 Iconic & Exotic Hokkaido Landmarks

Feel 150 Years of History: 12 Iconic & Exotic Hokkaido Landmarks

    A relatively young region in Japan, Hokkaido began full-scale development about 150 years ago. When traveling there, you’ll see many Western-style historic...

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10 Best Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Budget-friendly, Perfect for Kyoto Sightseeing

10 Best Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Budget-friendly, Perfect for Kyoto Sightseeing

    These hotels near Kyoto Station each have superb access, making them convenient bases for your stay in Kyoto. Staying near the station means that not only ...

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Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Island Anime Park) Guide: Enjoy the Worlds of Dragon Quest, Naruto, Godzilla, and Crayon Shin-chan

Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Island Anime Park) Guide: Enjoy the Worlds of Dragon Quest, Naruto, Godzilla, and Crayon Shin-chan

    Nijigen no Mori is an anime theme park that immerses you in the worlds of your favorite Japanese anime and games, including Dragon Quest, Naruto, Godzilla,...

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2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 13

2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 13

    Sales, restaurant staff, manager and tour design in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

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5 Japanese Textbooks for Absolute Beginners

5 Japanese Textbooks for Absolute Beginners

    These five books will teach you the basics from grammar to vocabulary, taking you from the beginner plateau to soaring through intermediate.

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Step Into The Ring: A Basic Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan

Step Into The Ring: A Basic Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan

    Learn everything you need to know about sumo wrestling in Japan, from rules and traditions to tournament schedules and buying tickets.

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How Well do New Students Know Their Kanji and Japanese Slang?

How Well do New Students Know Their Kanji and Japanese Slang?

    Do they or don't they? Only one way to find out.

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Apartment Hunting Do’s and Don’ts in Japan

Apartment Hunting Do’s and Don’ts in Japan

    How to find an apartment using Japanese agencies and snap it up.

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2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14

2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14

    Hospitality, marketing and tourism-related positions in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

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5 Songs from Ryuichi Sakamoto that Impacted Japanese Culture

5 Songs from Ryuichi Sakamoto that Impacted Japanese Culture

    Revisit the late composer's best-known works and discover what made him so beloved in his native country.

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5 Places To See Buddhist and Shinto Syncretism In Japan

5 Places To See Buddhist and Shinto Syncretism In Japan

    Buddhism and Shinto can combine in fascinating and astonishing ways. Here are five places to experience it for yourself.

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Dine Like a Local: 5 Tips for Eating Out in Japan

Dine Like a Local: 5 Tips for Eating Out in Japan

    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 first-time visitor or a ...

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How to Use Pasmo or Suica with an iPhone for Commuting in Japan

How to Use Pasmo or Suica with an iPhone for Commuting in Japan

    Getting from point A to point B has never been easier.

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Japan adopts national strategy on nuclear fusion as competition intensifies

Japan adopts national strategy on nuclear fusion as competition intensifies

    The strategy comes as the global race heats up to develop and commercialize fusion — considered the ultimate emission-free energy source.

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Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress

Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress

    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 by ...

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Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road

Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road

    Japan's third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto industry to develop software that connects vehicles to cloud-based services.

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As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges

As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges

    Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, "has simply not worked," noted one advocate.

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Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned

Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned

    As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consideration by ...

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U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japan in decarbonization push

U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japan in decarbonization push

    The United States is expected to select nationwide hydrogen hubs by this fall, and exporting it to Japan is "possible," the U.S. energy secretary said.

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Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

    Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short program.

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Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takeshi Kitano

Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takeshi Kitano

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Monster" is a nominee for the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, while Takeshi Kitano's "Kubi" will be screened under the ...

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Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

    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.

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Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival OpenAI, report says

Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival OpenAI, report says

    Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers, and is also in discussions with some investors about putting money into his new ...

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Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a "fearless champion" of Americans' right to bear ...

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Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges

Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges

    Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.

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Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukraine invasion drags on

Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukraine invasion drags on

    New measures create a national online system for tracking the tens of millions of Russians potentially eligible to be called to serve.

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U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban

U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lower court restrictions on...

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Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years

Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years

    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 reducing fatalities, ...

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All Aboard the Sagano Romantic Train: 2023 Guide to Kyoto's Famous Sightseeing Ride

The Sagano Scenic Railway, which operates the Sagano Romantic Train, is a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto, Japan. This train r...

Read More

Discover Sendai - Japan’s Northeastern Super City!

A city of around one million, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku Region and a convenient place to stay while sightseeing. A ...

Read More

Exploring the Beauty of Hokkaido – An Interview With an International Nature Guide

Hokkaido is adored worldwide for its staggering range of sightseeing opportunities. While trendy cities like Sapporo and Otaru are...

Read More

How to Get the Most From a Japan Rail Pass On Your Trip (+ Regional Alternatives)

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...

Read More

Kyoto Day Trips: 9 Lesser-Known Kyoto Tourist Attractions for Day Trips From the Town Center

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...

Read More

The Spiritual Wilderness of Lake Onneto

Lake Onneto is located within the Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido. Ensconced in majestic natural surroundings, the vi...

Read More

Your Trip to Niigata: The Complete Guide (Activities, Hotels, Savers & More)

Niigata Prefecture, located in the central Chubu region of Japan, faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by towering mountains a...

Read More

Ordering Food in Japanese Like a Pro! 7 Key Phrases for Navigating Japan's Restaurants and Izakaya

Ordering food in Japanese can be a daunting task for non-Japanese speakers, especially when confronted with extensive menus at tra...

Read More

2023 Tokyo Fireworks Guide: Your Ultimate Calendar for Summer in Japan

As summer approaches, Japan's cities prepare to light up the skies with dazzling fireworks displays, and Tokyo is no exception. Th...

Read More

5 Unique Tohoku Onsen Hot Springs That Surprised Foreign Visitors

In Japan's northern region of Tohoku, onsen hot springs can be found in areas ranging from famous spots to isolated hot springs hi...

Read More

21 Best Things to Do in Roppongi: Enchanting Experiences for a Memorable Tokyo Adventure

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...

Read More

Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Celebrate Spring with Flower Festivals and Gorgeous Gardens Near Mt. Fuji

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...

Read More

Feel 150 Years of History: 12 Iconic & Exotic Hokkaido Landmarks

A relatively young region in Japan, Hokkaido began full-scale development about 150 years ago. When traveling there, you’ll see ma...

Read More

10 Best Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Budget-friendly, Perfect for Kyoto Sightseeing

These hotels near Kyoto Station each have superb access, making them convenient bases for your stay in Kyoto. Staying near the sta...

Read More

Nijigen no Mori (Awaji Island Anime Park) Guide: Enjoy the Worlds of Dragon Quest, Naruto, Godzilla, and Crayon Shin-chan

Nijigen no Mori is an anime theme park that immerses you in the worlds of your favorite Japanese anime and games, including Dragon...

Read More

2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 13

Sales, restaurant staff, manager and tour design in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

Read More

5 Japanese Textbooks for Absolute Beginners

These five books will teach you the basics from grammar to vocabulary, taking you from the beginner plateau to soaring through int...

Read More

Step Into The Ring: A Basic Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan

Learn everything you need to know about sumo wrestling in Japan, from rules and traditions to tournament schedules and buying tick...

Read More

How Well do New Students Know Their Kanji and Japanese Slang?

Do they or don't they? Only one way to find out.

Read More

Apartment Hunting Do’s and Don’ts in Japan

How to find an apartment using Japanese agencies and snap it up.

Read More

2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14

Hospitality, marketing and tourism-related positions in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

Read More

5 Songs from Ryuichi Sakamoto that Impacted Japanese Culture

Revisit the late composer's best-known works and discover what made him so beloved in his native country.

Read More

5 Places To See Buddhist and Shinto Syncretism In Japan

Buddhism and Shinto can combine in fascinating and astonishing ways. Here are five places to experience it for yourself.

Read More

Dine Like a Local: 5 Tips for Eating Out in Japan

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...

Read More

How to Use Pasmo or Suica with an iPhone for Commuting in Japan

Getting from point A to point B has never been easier.

Read More

Japan adopts national strategy on nuclear fusion as competition intensifies

The strategy comes as the global race heats up to develop and commercialize fusion — considered the ultimate emission-free energy ...

Read More

Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress

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 ...

Read More

Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road

Japan's third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto industry to develop software that connects vehicles...

Read More

As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges

Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, "has simply not worked," noted one advocate.

Read More

Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned

As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consid...

Read More

U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japan in decarbonization push

The United States is expected to select nationwide hydrogen hubs by this fall, and exporting it to Japan is "possible," the U.S. e...

Read More

Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short progr...

Read More

Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takeshi Kitano

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...

Read More

Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

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.

Read More

Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival OpenAI, report says

Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers, and is also in discussions with some investors about putting...

Read More

Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a "fearless champion" of Ameri...

Read More

Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges

Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.

Read More

Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukraine invasion drags on

New measures create a national online system for tracking the tens of millions of Russians potentially eligible to be called to se...

Read More

U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lo...

Read More

Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years

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...

Read More

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