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The Tale of Genji Was Written Here! Ishiyama-dera Temple in Shiga
Only every 33 years the main object of worship at Ishiyama-dera, a 5 meter high Buddha statue from the Heian p...
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Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen – Fares and Discounts for Kansai and Kyushu
The Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen is a bullet train service which connects Tokyo to major cities such as Yokohama, ...
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Hiroshima PARCO – Enjoy Shopping While Visiting Hiroshima (Part 1)
Hiroshima prefecture gathers visitors from all over the world, the same as Tokyo and Kyoto. Most of the visito...
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Meet Owls In Kichijoji: Musashino Cafe & Bar Owl Village
Only Japan? Animal Cafe Culture Places that combine people’s love for animals with relaxation are known ...
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Japanese Encyclopedia: Service Areas and Parking Areas
Have you ever driven down a highway in Japan? You will find service areas (SAs) and parking areas (PAs) along ...
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The 6 Best Sweet Souvenirs From The Port City, Yokohama
This article is part of an on-going series at MATCHA where we introduce selected souvenirs from all across Jap...
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Enjoy Picturesque Scenery At Kansai’s Top 5 Recommended Beaches
Summer means “going to the beach”! Today let’s head to the Kansai region and look at five of...
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A Blue Tokyo Tower? Summer-Only Milky Way Illuminations
What Is Tokyo Tower? Tokyo Tower is a communications tower finished in 1958. It is a symbolic tower of Tokyo, ...
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At PABLO, Choose How You Want Your Cheese Cake Baked
Did you know there’s a cheese cake that lets you choose how you want to have it baked? At PABLO, a cake ...
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Face-to-Face with Japanese Tea at Kaboku Cafe in Kyoto
Just how much do you know about Japanese tea? At Kaboku, a tea room in Kyoto, you can get to know more about J...
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4 Things to Do in the Historical City of Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture is the central city within the Hokuriku region (*1). The Kanazawa station for...
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Check Out These Unique Snacks! 5 Recommended Osaka Souvenirs
In our series of souvenir recommendations, today we’ll be looking at what Osaka has to offer. Osaka is a...
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Sakano tochu soil – Your Source of High-Quality Vegetables in Kyoto!
One of the joys of being a traveler is getting to try foods at local stores which you can only get in that are...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Beppu in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
Beppu? Many of our readers might be wondering what kind of place it is. Or perhaps what kind of food it is. Be...
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Views Exclusive To Japan! Japanese Heritage And Culture – With Video!
There are many views and cultural heritages that can only be found in Japan. In recent years, many travelers f...
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Autumn In Japan On Video! Great Scenic Spots With Fall Leaves
After the end of the hot summer, autumn brings color to the leaves, marking the beginning of the foliage seaso...
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Taste The Flavors Of Japan Through Potato Chips?!
When thinking of Japanese flavors, most people will automatically think of foods like sushi or sashimi, tempur...
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Hotel Anteroom in Kyōto – Rooms Shaped by Art and Japanese Culture
South of Kyoto station lies a peaceful and quiet suburb called Kujo. Today we’re going to introduce you ...
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Sailor Fuku (Sailor Uniform) – Japanese Encyclopedia
Inspired by Military Uniforms – The “Sailor” Girls’ School Uniform The type of shirt w...
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5 Japanese Items from Nakagawa Masashichi, a 300 Year Old Shop
When thinking of traditional Japanese items, many likely picture something brightly colored with traditional p...
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