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Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima | Shrines and Temples | Sightseeing

Itsukushima Shrine

ByDiscover Japan May 3, 2022

Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Miyajima of Aki in Hiroshima Prefecture, is a scenic spot known as one of the…

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Okunoshima – From Chemical Weapons To Cute Bunnies
Japan Travel | Sightseeing

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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Akihabara, the mecca of Otaku culture
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Akihabara, the mecca of Otaku culture

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Akihabara (秋葉原), sometimes abbreviated as Akiba is the central district of Tokyo famous for its electronics stores. In recent years…

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Kochi
Japan Travel | Shikoku | Sightseeing

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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Castles | Japan Travel | Sightseeing

Himeji castle

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 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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Nagasaki

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Nagasaki prefecture is located in the region of Kyushu and its capital city bears the same name. It was founded…

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Enoshima Island

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Enoshima is a small island, about 4 km in perimeter, at the mouth of the Katase River in Sagami Bay,…

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Kenrokuen Garden: Kanazawa

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Kenrokuen is a place to stroll and enjoy the image of a beautiful landscaped garden typical of the Edo period…

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Nara

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

An ancient capital of excellent old architectures and images of Buddha – Horyu-ji Temple, the World Cultural Heritage Site Nara…

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Harajuku, kawaii fashion district

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

The Harajuku district along with Shibuya is one of the leading districts in youth fashion. The area is like a…

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Hirosaki

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Hirosaki is a city located in the southwestern part of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a fortified city and was…

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Yasukuni Shrine

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

The yasukuni shrine is a Shinto shrine founded in 1869 under orders of the Emperor Meiji. After the postwar period,…

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Asakusa

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Asakusa is an area centered around the Sensoji Temple with Kaminarimon or the “Thunder Gate” and the Nakamise shopping street….

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Japan Travel | Kyushu | Sightseeing

Fukuoka

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Fukuoka is located in the prefecture of the same name, in the Kyushu region. It is the sixth largest city…

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5 Most Recommended Places in Tokyo

ByDiscover Japan May 13, 2021April 3, 2022

While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make the decision due to the many wonderful tourist…

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