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The World of Japanese Sake: The More You Know, the More Enjoyable It Gets

Sake, made from rice, the Japanese staple, is not just an alcoholic beverage. Since ancient times, it has been tied deeply into people’s daily lives and has played an indispensable role in religious rituals. Discover the expansive world of Japanese sake and enjoy this magnificent trad[...]

Features, Mysterious Japan in Japan

Spirited Away on a Mysterious Island: Shikoku

Ohenro-san If you drive around Shikoku, you are likely to come across pilgrims dressed in white vestments and geared with a walking stick. Step by step, these pilgrims, often endearingly referred as “ohenrosan” in Japanese, will pay a visit to the 88 temples along Shikoku’s famous pilgrimage [...]

Features in Japan

Museum Hopping in Ueno – All Within the Park

A concentration of cultural institutions in Ueno Park offers the visitors recreation and relaxation. Each museum or gallery has its own specializations and it is never boring since there are many restaurants and food stalls around, which serve to re-energize you for the next round of [...]

Features in Japan

Ueno – Where Culture Meets Nature

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the district around Ueno has flourished since the Edo period, and remained relatively unchanged despite the modernization of the city. Today’s Ueno offers visitors various things to do and see in and around Ueno Park. A wonderful family holiday is ensure[...]

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Asakusa – Weaving Colorful Tales -

Centered around the famous grandiose red temple where the district’s prosperity originated, Asakusa takes pride in being one of the oldest districts of vast Tokyo. The symbolic face of the district, Senso-ji, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, and has been so for almos[...]

Features, Hida Takayama, Spots in Japan

Glamorous Gifu – Takayama

Historical townscapes, cultural heritage, great nature, and mouth watering cuisine define the special character of Takayama, the best place to start your trip in Gifu Prefecture.

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Snow White and 7 Great Activities

A Guide to Memorable Winter in Northern Tohoku

Features in Japan

Navigate through Delicious Tokyo with Gurunavi!

Star Guide to Gourmet City It isn’t too far off to say that Tokyo is one of the biggest and the best gourmet cities in the world. There is not a block without a restaurant or a bar, or even convenience stores selling topnotch candies and snacks. If not, there are always vending machines offerin[...]