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  Shirataki Carp Cuisine

  Posted in: Kyushu, Saga

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  The carps in Ogi’s local specialty dish are exposed to the clear stream of the Kiyomizu River, which was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Remarkable Waters, for about a month without feeding. Doing so removes its distinctive smell and the flesh becomes firm with tasty fat in the winter.

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  Yubara Onsen Hakkei

  Posted in: Chugoku, Okayama

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  Yubara Onsen Hakkei is situated in the Toyosaka district of Maniwa City in Okayama Prefecture. Yubara is one of the three major hot spring towns in Okayama, which are collectively known as the "Mimasaka-Santo," and its outdoor public bath, named Sunayu, is particularly famous, with the source bubbling up from directly below the bath. Hakkei is a heartwarming inn offering meals that will satisfy people of all ages and rooms that are tastefully decorated. It is the perfect choice for...

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  Yunokawa Onsen

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  Located inside Hakodate, Yunokawa Onsen is considered one of the top 3 hot spring areas in Hokkaido. Sodium chloride spring water (neutral, low tone) mainly contains sodium and calcium. Water is clear, clean, neutral and does not cool quickly due to its sodium content

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  Takeda Castle Ruins

  Posted in: Hyogo, Kansai

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  Takeda Castle Ruins is famous for its sea of clouds. The morning mist that forms around the castle during bright blue mornings from fall to winter is a seasonal symbol. The Takeda Castle Ruins are located on a mountain peak, at an altitude of approximately 353m. The appearance of the castle surrounded by a sea of clouds makes it look as if it were a castle in the sky, and many people from around Japan visit to catch a glimpse of this dreamlike scenery. You just have to see this breathtaking...

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  Atsumi Peninsula Canola Flower Festival

  Posted in: Chubu, Aichi

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  A sure sign of the arrival of spring on the Atsumi Peninsula is the Canola Flower Festival held every year from the middle of January through March. During this period, yellow carpets of canola flowers appear in several locations around the peninsula. Particularly, the Irago canola flower garden that serves as the main venue is a must-visit as it offers various attractions such as the huge labyrinth of canola flowers and flower picking event.

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  Irabu Bridge

  Posted in: Okinawa

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  Located just west of Miyako Island, Irabu Island is a quaint, far-off isle with a population of around 5,000. Previously accessible only by ferry, the Irabu Bridge was constructed in 2015 to connect the two islands, thus becoming a hugely popular tourist destination for marveling at the wonders of nature unique to the remote island.

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  Yachiyoza

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kumamoto

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  The Yachiyoza playhouse was built in 1910. Once open, it was used for various types of shows, entertaining audiences in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, but fell into decline as television became more popular. Subsequently, however, a local campaign to restore the theater resulted in its designation as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1988, and even today, it hosts a variety of performances.

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  Yuda Onsen

  Posted in: Chugoku, Yamaguchi

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  Yuda Onsen is one of the most famous hot springs in Yamaguchi Prefecture with a rich history of around 600 years and abundant spring water. The simple alkaline hot spring is soft and smooth to the touch, and legend has it that it was discovered by an injured white fox that nursed its wound in the hot spring.

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  Hikone Castle

  Posted in: Shiga, Kansai

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  For over 400 years, Hikone Castle has been one of the few castles in Japan to survive wars and disasters and maintain its original condition. This historic building looks even more beautiful in spring when it is surrounded by the approximately 1,200 cherry trees in full bloom, and its adorable mascot, Hiko-nyan, is also very popular.

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  Yonaha Maehama Beach

  Posted in: Okinawa

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  Yonaha Maehama Beach is one of the best known beaches on Miyako Island and is said to be the most beautiful white sand beach of the East. The fine powder snow-like sandy beach stretches for seven kilometers as the beauty of the gradational blue ocean extending to the horizon takes your breath away. The beach has a view of Kurima Island on the front side, and also offers various marine activities.

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  Ginza Chuo-dori Street

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Ginza Chuo-dori Street may be most famous as Japan's premier shopping area with large-scale department stores and luxury brand boutiques, but did you know that it is also renowned for its sweet confections? Amid the international crowd of visitors, new shops are constantly opening, while many long-time establishments strive to this day to maintain their traditional flavors. Here, we introduce the finest confectionery shops of Ginza Chuo-dori, the birthplace of many of Japan's best-known sweets.

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  Ogoto Onsen

  Posted in: Shiga, Kansai

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  At a pH value of 9.0, the hot spring water of Ogoto Onsen in Shiga Prefecture is a simple alkaline hot spring that exceeds standard levels and has a skin smoothing effect after bathing. The gentle water is safe even for people with sensitive skin and pregnant women.

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