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An Excellent Day Trip From Hiroshima
Hiroshima is one of the more popular destinations in Japan, and for good reason. Of course there's its unique history with the atomic bomb drop on August 5, 1945 which is memorialized at the Hiroshima Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Then there's the iconic...
The Best Open Air Museum in Tokyo?
We recently discovered the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum on the edge of Tokyo. It was an exceptionally nice find. If you have only one day or two in Tokyo and want to get a true sense of its history through its architecture and culture, then you simply...
Christmas Lights: Japanese Style!
During December, the larger cities of Japan go all out when it comes to Christmas lights. Over here, they call them Winter Illuminations and generally run from mid November through mid January. Some of them, such as those of Nabana no Sato run into Spring. Its an...
Go Fly A Kite! In Japan!
Kites are a big deal in Japan, and nowhere is this more apparent than just outside the city of Niigata. The Shirone River runs through the area and is the site of the largest Kite Battles in Japan. The tradition dates back to the mid Edo Period and as the story...
JR Rail Pass Giveaway Winner!
This week we had the privilege of showcasing Uncharted Japan at the Southeastern US/Japan Conference. This is an annual conference in which seven southern states come together to foster business relationships with their Japanese counterparts. Included in the list of...
Izushi: Soba Capital of Japan?
The soba noodle is a major staple food of Japan. Typically made from buckwheat and very often served cold, its a dish we have always enjoyed. The town of Izushi is one of the best known places in Japan for excellent soba. Depending with whom you speak, Izushi is...
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