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  BAMBOO AIRWAYS ANNOUNCEMENT ON LAUNCHING THE SUPER EASY SUMMER FLYING PROGRAM

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  Bamboo Airways (BAV) announces the launch of the Super Easy Summer Flying Program.

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  Torii-bashi Bridge

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  Innai in Usa, Oita, is famous for its stone bridges. The town has 75 stone bridges , including many arched bridges, more than any other locale in Japan. Several of these bridges, including Fujimi-bashi and Torii-bashi, were built by Shinnosuke Matsuda, a builder who was hailed as the king of stone bridges in the Meiji Period. They are a must-see not only for their imposing structures, but also for the sense of the passage of time they provide.

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  Shosenkyo Gorge

  Posted in: Kanto, Yamanashi

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  Nationally designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Shosenkyo is known as Japan's most beautiful gorge. It has a promenade along the valley where you can see unusual stones as well as enjoy the fabulous nature views of each season. The gorge is particularly beautiful during the autumn foliage season. The contrast of the autumn leaves with Kakuenbo, an oddly shaped rock 180 meters high, and the 30-meter-tall Senga Waterfall attracts a number of tourists.

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  Harakomeshi and Hokkimeshi in the town of Watari

  Posted in: Tohoku, Miyagi

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  Watari is a coastal town in the southern area of Miyagi Prefecture that is located at the mouth of the Abukuma River, the second largest river in the Tohoku region. Salmon caught in the river is a famous local specialty that has long been offered to shoguns as an autumn delicacy. Originating in Arahama in the town of Watari, Harakomeshi has plentiful cuts of fatty salmon and sparkling salmon roe (harako, also known as ikura) on top of rice cooked with salmon broth. As soon as you take a bite,...

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  Yoshinogari Historical Park

  Posted in: Kyushu, Saga

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  The Yoshinogari Ruins, designated as a Special Historical Site, is Japan's largest moated settlement from the Yayoi period. In this spacious park, huge tumuli, Kamekambo tombs, pit dwellings, and watch towers have been restored, offering opportunities to gain first-hand experience of the Yayoi period. Here, you can also try building a fire and making comma-shaped bead.

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  Nagatoro River Cruise

  Posted in: Kanto, Saitama

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  Nagatoro, located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is a popular sightseeing spot where you can enjoy great nature such as Nagatoro Valley. A famous attraction there is the Nagatoro River Cruise with a history of over 100 years, which takes you down the Arakawa River that flows through the magnificent valley in a traditional Japanese boat. The powerful rapid stream, the unusual-shaped rocks formed by nature and the gorgeous mountains complete the scenery of Nagatoro. The boatman's skillful...

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  Enoshima Island

  Posted in: Kanto, Kanagawa

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  Enoshima Island, which is easy to reach from Tokyo, is a scenic tourist spot that has been popular since the Edo period (1603-1868). Don't miss Mount Fuji seen from Enoshima Island, particularly in the evening. The entire island is a power spot, and it has a long history with pilgrims. While looking back on the past, enjoy a day of sea breeze!

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  Tokyo Tower

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Rising 333 meters, Tokyo Tower has been appreciated as the icon of Tokyo since its construction in 1958. The symbolic tower which attracts people day and night is a must-see site of the metropolis.

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  Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine and Nachisan Seigantoji Temple

  Posted in: Wakayama, Kansai

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  Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine is in southeastern Wakayama Prefecture in the mountains of Nachi-Katsuura town. Together with Nachisan Seigantoji Temple, they have been at the center of Kumano's nature worship since ancient times. The shrine is part of the Kumano Sanzan, the three grand shrines of Kumano, along with Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Hongu Taisha. The town of Nachi-Katsuura also has many attractions, including the quality seaside hot spring of Katsuura Onsen and Katsuura...

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  Kurume Ramen Alley

  Posted in: Kyushu, Fukuoka

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  Tonkotsu ramen, popular for the savory pork marrow soup, is now a standard dish across Japan, but it is not so well known that Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture is its birthplace in 1937. To master tonkotsu ramen, let’s start by visiting the Kurume Ramen Yokocho!

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  Akizuki Onsen Seiryuan

  Posted in: Kyushu, Fukuoka

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  Seiryuan is a peaceful ryokan with a prestigious Japanese restaurant surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden in Akizuki, a town known as the Little Kyoto located close to Fukuoka City. The garden that can be seen from the large hall and the guestrooms display painting-like, beautiful views every season. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the calming sound of the river, which is ideal for sleep, while songbirds wake you up in the morning.

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  Sakura Castle Ruins Park

  Posted in: Kanto, Chiba

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  Sakura Castle Ruins Park with Sakura Castle inside, is in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. This is a famous cherry blossom spot in the spring and is certified as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. In adjacent, there is National Museum of Japanese History, where you can learn about the history and folk culture from the ancient times.

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