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10 Famous Buddha Statues in Japan
Buddhism in Japan has a long and storied history. You can find some of the most spectacular and famous Buddha statues in Japan, often surrounded by incredible temples and breathtaking scenery. These Buddha statues are religious, cultural, and local touchstones. If you are in an area with one of Japan’s […]
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10 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Chubu
Autumn in Japan is the time for momigari, or red leaf hunting. The leaves of maples, gingko, and other species of tree change color as the temperature starts to drop, turning once green forests into riots of red and gold. The season comes with its own traditions, including maple leaf […]
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7 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Akita
Autumn is a beautiful season to see the fall foliage all across Japan. Looking for autumn leaves in Northern Japan? Go to Akita Prefecture! The trees in the prefecture will be bursting with flaming shades of red and orange from Mid-October through Early-November. Every season in Japan has something special […]
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10 Best Things to Do in Sapporo in Autumn
Autumn has arrived in Hokkaido! The days are getting shorter and the weather cooling off and a lot of things are going to happen from viewing momiji to eating out delicious foods in local restaurants. Eating ramen is a must-do thing whenever you visit Sapporo, and the capital city of […]
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8 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Fukushima
Where to see the fall foliage in Fukushima Prefecture? Fall in the Tohoku region at its best in mid-October and there are lots of scenic spots in the area where travelers of all ages would like to return each year to see gorgeous autumn foliage. The prefecture is the 3rd […]
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8 Most Beautiful Lakes in Hokkaido
The Hokkaido region of Japan is the northernmost region in the country. It is the second largest of Japan’s islands. It is a mountainous region, full of incredible sights, and less populated than the largest island to the South, Honshu. Numerous parks and other wilderness areas both protect these unique […]
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12 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyushu
Kyushu is the third largest of the Japanese islands that boasts an amazing amount of stunning fall foliage spots. It is a vibrant place both culturally and geologically, with the hopping startup hub city of Fukuoka and numerous hot springs both found here. When autumn rolls around, even the lush […]
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7-Day in Hokkaido Itinerary – September
Hokkaido, with its earliest fall foliage spots, is one of the best places to visit in Japan in September (early autumn). Those leaf-peeping spots are located in Daisetsuzan National Park, where famous Hokkaido brown (grizzly) bears live in the wild. If you intend to enjoy nature and wildlife in Hokkaido, […]
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JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass – Useful Guide
Getting around in Japan is very easy thanks to the country’s extensive public transit system. Japanese railways are some of the best and most advanced in the world. Since so many tourists come to the country, Japanese Railways has set up a foreigner-exclusive rail pass for the popular Kanto, Tohoku, […]
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Gion Matsuri | Visit Kyoto 2020
Often called the most famous festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is the festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto that occurs over the whole month of July. There are many different events during this festival, all of them unlike anything else you’ll find in the world. This festival is considered one […]
