Category: All Japan articles
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Seriously, are Family Marts in Japan really that good?
Before you get on your flight to Japan, you have likely watched videos about what to expect when visiting the country. From points of interest to outstanding Japanese ramen houses. You did the research, but every time Lawson’s or 7-11 pops up, you snicker. I get it, I understand that line of thinking. I did…
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Torii Gates: What you need to know while in Japan
Torii Gates are more than just a structure. There is a religious meaning behind them. When visiting Japan, the Torii Gate will be seen just about everywhere, and there are edicts to follow. Often vermillion-red in color or made of stone, a torii gate represents a spiritual movement from the “human” world to the Kami,…
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Japan’s “Island of the Gods”: Miyajima Island
Just south of Hiroshima, Japan, tourists can take a short ferry ride to one of the most beautiful islands off the Japanese coast. Miyajima Island is special, if not spectacular, in many ways. The ferry cost is minimal, so we won’t bore you with those intricacies. The cable car to the midway point on the…
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