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Visit Kyoto
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Visit Kyoto

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

The city of Kyoto is the seventh-largest city in Japan and for a time it was its capital. It is…

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The story of Yasuke, the Black Samurai
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The story of Yasuke, the Black Samurai

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

The legendary tale of Yasuke, who holds the distinction of being the first known foreign samurai in Japan, is a…

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Himeji Castle
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Himeji Castle

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea about 40 kilometers west of Kobe, has…

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The origin of the samurai
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The origin of the samurai

ByDiscover Japan June 19, 2022

Perhaps the most representative image of Japan, apart from the geisha are the samurai. These were the warriors of Japan…

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Haneda Airport
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Haneda Airport

ByDiscover Japan June 19, 2022

Tokyo has a couple of main airports. Narita International Airport (NRT), in Chiba prefecture, mostly handles international air traffic and…

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What Is The National flower of Japan?
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What Is The National flower of Japan?

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

If you had to guess what the national flower of Japan is, I’m sure many would say, “that’s easy. Cherry…

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History of homosexuality in Japan
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History of homosexuality in Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Sexuality in Japan was once a very open topic. Contrary to what is generally thought, homosexuality did not occur exclusively…

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Okunoshima – From Chemical Weapons To Cute Bunnies
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Okunoshima – From Chemical Weapons To Cute Bunnies

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Okunojima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture has recently become a popular place to interact with wild local rabbits. It is just…

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Renting A Car In Japan
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Renting A Car In Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Japan has a great public transport system and most visitors to the archipelago will be able to get to where…

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Accommodation In Japan
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Accommodation In Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

From a forest campsite to a luxurious ryokan Inn fit for an Emperor, visitors to japan can choose all manner…

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What Is A Tsuchinoko In Japanese Mythology and Folklore?
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What Is A Tsuchinoko In Japanese Mythology and Folklore?

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

The Tsuchinoko (ツ チ ノ コ) is a snake-shaped yōkai. The name is prevalent in western Japan, and in the…

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Japanese Society
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Japanese Society

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Japanese society is a bit different from Western society in some ways. If you travel to Japan to study, work,…

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Miyakejima, the island of gas masks
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Miyakejima, the island of gas masks

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Miyakejima It is an island located in the southeast of Japan and belongs to the Izu island group. Despite the…

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Kochi
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Kochi

ByDiscover Japan April 4, 2022

Kochi prefecture is located on the southern coast of Shikoku Island in Japan. It is famous for its natural beauties,…

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Getting Around In Japan
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Getting Around In Japan

ByDiscover Japan March 29, 2022April 3, 2022

Getting around in Japan Subways – Underground Subway lines are widely available in all major cities, providing prompt, efficient transportation….

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