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Driving the Kiso Valley

We recently published a video of our trip through the Kiso Valley from Nagoya to Matsumoto.  It was a spectacular trip as we followed the Kiso River through the valley making an overnight stop in Agematsu. We started the trip (after a short train ride from Nagoya to...

Godzilla Or Hello Kitty!

We enjoyed a day trip to Awaji Island also known by many as "Godzilla Island" because Awaji Island is where the legend of Godzilla was born in 1954.  Its here where the giant lizard arose from the depths to terrorize Japan and the world ever since. The "Godzilla...

A Fast Tour of Seven Amazing Places!

Uploaded a short, fast paced video yesterday featuring seven of our favorite cities with things to do in them.  Most of them are little known places in these areas, while a couple are very popular spots.  Nice thing about most of these is that they are not overrun...
A Delectable Delight in Kyoto

A Delectable Delight in Kyoto

Kyoto is a world class city by any measure, and there is no shortage of scrumptious bakeries and patisseries from which to put  your sweet tooth into overdrive.  Unfortunately, Kyoto is also so popular these days that getting into one of these establishments can be a...

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A Beautiful Garden in Yokohama

A Beautiful Garden in Yokohama

For an off the beaten path experience in a stunning garden setting, we recommend visiting the Sankeien Garden Park in Yokohama.  Japan is blessed with many outstanding gardens, and the most popular such as Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa can get overrun with tourists. ...

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Yaesu Terrace:  Peace And Quiet In Tokyo

Yaesu Terrace: Peace And Quiet In Tokyo

Tokyo is the most populated city in the world, and it can be hard to imagine finding a place of quiet and solitude, however, if you look around and follow our lead here at Uncharted Japan, you can enjoy them.  One of our favorites is the Yaesu Terrace situated just a...

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Welcome to Uncharted Japan!

Welcome to Uncharted Japan!

Welcome to Uncharted Japan!   This is the launch of a new and exciting venture we hope all will find informational and entertaining.  We are John and Josephine Haynes and share your love and interest in Japan.  Our story is somewhat unique among those with Japan...

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Tokyo Underground As You’ve Never Seen It

Tokyo Underground As You’ve Never Seen It

For a totally Japan off the beaten path outing, you should visit Tokyo’s “G-Cans”, officially known as The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel.  This is so unique that most locals don’t even know about it, and much less that you can actually tour the...

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Meiji Mura, A Step Back In Time

Meiji Mura, A Step Back In Time

About 50 minutes outside Nagoya is one incredible outdoor museum.  Situated on more than 200 acres of beautifully landscaped rolling hills overlooking a large lake is the Meiji Mura or “village”.  This property features more than 70 structures from the Meiji Era which...

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