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How One of Japan’s Only Female Sushi Chefs Found Herself Through Travel

…wrong. Baking is a Western thing. People outside of Japan, they want Japanese people to do something very Japanese. Not…
Culture + Style

6 Must-Visit Hidden Gems in Japan

Japan, it’s easy to fall into the same tourist trail. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Okinawa, and Hiroshima – these are Japan’s…
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The Best Time to View Japan’s Cherry Blossoms

Japanese Cherry Blossom History If Wintertime blues have you daydreaming of warm weather picnics and exotic travel then Japan’s Cherry…
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Spend 7 Days in Japan That Will Leave You Utterly Inspired

Looking for the ultimate Japan itinerary? We’ve mapped out a seven-day schedule that takes you from Tokyo’s neon-lit streets to…
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10 Foods You Really Need to Try in Japan (That Aren’t Sushi)

…century Japan, brought a number of foreign imports to Japanese soil. Among them were curries, or rice dishes spiked with…
Weekend Getaways

3 Days in Kyoto: Where to Go and What to Eat in Japan’s Cultural Capital

Kyoto’s historical significance is evident from the minute you step foot in this former Japanese capital. It served as Japan’s…
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Bunny Island and Other Awesome Japanese Attractions for Animal Lovers

…in Nara, and Rabbit Island near Hiroshima, Japan is an animal lover’s paradise. And with the Japan Rail Pass, available…
Culture + Style

A Guide to Japan’s Onsen Etiquette for First Timers (Hint: You’re Gonna be in the Buff)

Japan’s natural bubbling hot springs—known as onsen—that litter the country. Some 27,000 hot springs are spread across Japan’s 3,000 onsen…
Tokyo

Why Leave Your Four-Legged Friend Behind? These Japan Getaways Are Perfect for Pups

…struggle. Luckily, Japan is one place where your fluffy companion can tag along for the ride. Cuddly canines are so…
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Artist Fidan Bagirova Unearths Inspiration Through a Japanese Tradition

…master who works with a different sort of flowers. Although she had found Japanese culture fascinating for years, she had…