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08/18/2024

🥰 What a delightfully whimsical way to show off the beautiful town of Uji!

https://soranews24.com/2024/08/05/kyoto-animation-needs-no-words-in-its-new-anime-video-love-letter-to-its-hometown%e3%80%90video%e3%80%91/
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A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).

08/16/2024

A view fit for royalty! 👑

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/the-prince-park-tower-tokyo-hotel-opens-a-pop-up-garden-bar-with-tokyo-tower-view-072623
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Enjoy a drink while looking out at Tokyo Tower at the hotel’s outdoor pop-up bar this summer

08/14/2024

Summertime blues? Dream of a snowy winter getaway to Akita prefecture! ❄️

https://japantoday.com/category/special-promotion/the-winter-splendor-of-akita-start-planning-your-trip-now
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Akita Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, is a hidden gem often overlooked by tourists. The absence of crowds is a boon for those seeking to delve into rural and traditional Japan, as the serene and beautiful landscapes truly shine. Explore Akita, Japan's snowy escape in northern Toh...

08/12/2024

What a "bizzare," yet beautiful design!

https://www.spoon-tamago.com/hirohiko-araki-fountain-boy-osaka/
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Osaka Station just got a little more bizzare. Manga artist Hirohiko Araki, known best for his epic saga Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, has installed his first-ever public art piece at Osaka Station's West Gate. Titled "Fountain Boy," the circular, back-lit sculpture pays homage to the history and traditi

08/10/2024

🥰 Seeing these Pokemon traditional crafts makes for a fun imaginary trip into a past that could have been!

https://soranews24.com/2024/08/07/pikachu-appears-as-a-noh-actor-in-kimono-at-pokemon-x-crafts-exhibition-in-japan/ #
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A rare chance to see Pokémon like you've never seen them before.

08/08/2024

Welcome back, Suica!

https://soranews24.com/2024/08/08/general-sales-of-japans-most-convenient-prepaid-train-shopping-card-to-finally-resume-soon/
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JR East says Suica sales are coming back in full force.

08/06/2024

A landscape of tradition...

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/travel/most-beautiful-traditional-towns-you-should-visit-in-japan
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Discover the lifestyle and architecture of old Japan at these heritage towns and historical districts across the country

08/06/2024

Experience a nostalgic ride on the SL Moka steam locomotive along Tochigi's scenic 41.9 km Cotton Way 🚂✨🌸

08/04/2024

🍘 Having a little snack AND going a long way! Check out the exclusive snacks on the bullet train!

https://soranews24.com/2024/07/26/how-to-order-snacks-on-a-shinkansen-bullet-train-in-japan/
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With cart sales no longer available, there's a new way to enjoy food, drinks and ice cream on board.

08/03/2024

Fly High! 🏐🐦‍⬛

https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/anime-shows/haikyu-theme-olympic-volleyball-japan-argentina-match/
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Fly high!

07/31/2024

Find ways to support and preserve beloved destinations! 🩺

https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/how-to-be-a-good-tourist/
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Post-pandemic travel is surging, and overtourism is pushing popular places to their limits. How can you be a good traveler when some locals just want you to go home?

07/29/2024

🥇 Congratulations, Japan for the unexpected gold in Men's Gymnastics! 🤸‍♂️

https://www.barrons.com/news/japan-win-olympic-men-s-gymnastics-team-gold-f1431cfb
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Daiki Hashimoto conjured up some late magic to help Japan win Olympic men's team gymnastics gold on Monday as arch-rivals China stumbled with the title within their grasp.

07/28/2024

🚣‍♀️ These "riverbed restaurants" offer a refreshing view of the river rushing by!

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/a-stylish-way-to-eat-during-the-japanese-summer-season-kawa-doko/
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Soaring temperatures and high humidity make traveling in Japan during summer a struggle. Thankfully, there is a time-honored Japanese solution to beat the heat! This is the “kawadoko,” a type of outdoor restaurant set up over a river to let patrons enjoy a cool, refreshing breeze as they eat and...

07/27/2024

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07/25/2024

These legendary directors have certainly been a part of film evolution!

https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/50-years-on-remembering-one-of-japans-great-avant-garde-directors
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When discussing who is the best Japanese film director of all time, most will say Akira Kurosawa. The work of directors of his caliber just seems to stay with you for life, as if his art somehow modified your DNA. Certainly, Kanji Watanabe singing “Gondola No Uta” in Kurosawa’s film…

07/23/2024

How "convenient!"

https://www.salon.com/2024/07/23/7-eleven-will-soon-sell-japanese-snacks-beverages-and-on-the-go-meals-in-stores-nationwide/
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Ramen, rice balls, milk tea and more popular food items will soon be common menu items at several U.S. locations

07/23/2024

Discover the beauty of Mashiko ware from Tochigi Prefecture ⚱🌸

07/22/2024

🎞 Thoughts on this cinematic drama?

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/07/5a35d66bfff0-japan-set-drama-sh**un-leads-us-tv-emmy-awards-at-25-nominations.html **un
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Japan-set historical drama "Sh**un" collected 25 nominations including outstanding drama series at the U.S. television Emmy Awards to lead the field Wednesday, with Hiroyuki Sanada receiving the nod for best lead actor.

07/20/2024

Mouth-watering wagyu! Steak it or leave it?

https://youtu.be/MpVJNWkd0C0?si=yhljq5CNFaCE-HAn
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I flew to japan's most popular market to find the best wagyu steak. Tsukiji is the most popular market in Tokyo and they have many things besides just steak...

07/17/2024

Beautifully styled gardens in Hokkaido, inspired by England's.

https://travel.gaijinpot.com/tokachi-hills/
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From cherry blossoms to hundreds of roses, the gardens at Tokachi Hills has lots to see for floral fans.

07/15/2024

A few hours north of Tokyo, Niigata prefecture offers a delicious meal and beautiful views, less than an hour from the shore!

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/ojiya-fireworks/
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Certified by the Guinness World Records, the world's largest fireworks light up the night at the Katakai Fireworks Festival in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture! This article will introduce the best attractions in Ojiya and tours to experience its spectacular fireworks.

07/13/2024

Tips & tricks for a crowd-pleasing "tamagoyaki!" 🐣

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14584093
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Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).

07/12/2024

Introducing Our New Website for Travel to Japan and MIGOTO Luxury!

IACE Travel is excited to announce the launch of our new website for travel to Japan and our luxury brand MIGOTO Luxury.

https://www.iace-asia.com/

Designed with the global traveler in mind, our new user-friendly site will help us introduce more people to Japan's rich history, traditions, and culture through travel, while MIGOTO Luxury will cater to our clients who seek more than just a vacation; with each journey being tailormade to suit the wishes of our clients, combining lavish accommodations, expert guides, and unforgettable experiences that epitomize the pinnacle of luxury travel to Japan.

07/11/2024

Have you made these mistakes before? What are your travel tips? 🤔

https://www.businessinsider.com/tips-for-going-to-japan-avoid-mistakes-travel-advice-2024-7
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Travel blogger Grace Cheng has visited Japan 11 times and says people often spend too much time in Tokyo and overfill their itineraries.

07/09/2024

Yasaka Festival in Tochigi looks amazing!🥳 A perfect blend of tradition, color, and community spirit. ✨

07/08/2024

Spend a day and explore the lovely city of Sendai!

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/travel-sendai-with-loople-sendai-and-subway-one-day-pass/
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Traveling and sightseeing around Sendai has never been more convenient than with the Loople Sendai and Subway One-Day Pass. With this inexpensive pass, on top of unlimited rides for a day on the city's sightseeing loop bus and subway lines, you can get discounts on popular attractions and eateries.....

07/05/2024

Really really realistic!! 🤯

https://www.spoon-tamago.com/kohei-ohmori-pencil-drawings/ -57027
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Something must have come over me, says Kohei Ohmori, reflecting on the 280 hours or roughly 5 months spent drawing a hyper realistic composition of a metallic bolt and nut using just pencils. The 30-year old artist, who has publicly discussed his struggles with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), h

07/03/2024

A complex, traditional foundation of Japan's culinary flavors!

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3425/
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Soy sauce, or shoyu, is a staple of Japanese cuisine, and each region has its own unique flavor. Kyushu's distinctly sweet soy sauce, though, has a surprisingly recent history.

07/01/2024

In Beabadoobee's newest music video, can you recognize these "Japanscapes?" We had fun trying to name them all!

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beabadoobee-ever-seen-song-video-1235051191/

Watch here: https://youtu.be/-VEpcGrCOWY
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Beabadoobee shared the video for 'Ever Seen,' the latest single from upcoming album, 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves.'

06/29/2024

Looking to explore the unexplored? 🍒 Part of the northern prefectures, Yamagata's generous swaths of landscape and nature bring healing views and experiences!

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/yamagata-4-day-itinerary/
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In this article, we’ll guide you through our recommended 4-day itinerary for Yamagata, a remote prefecture nestled in Japan’s northern Tohoku region. Discover its surreal snowfall, picturesque hot springs like Ginzan Onsen and Zao Onsen, mountaintop temples, historical towns lining the Sea of Ja...