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OSAKA EXPO 2025 CONCERT IDEA

Today, we received a comment from the guys of "Roast Apple" a German based Indie-Pop band letting us know they will be performing two nightly concerts at the German Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025 the nights from April 22nd to April 26th.  Not being familiar with them,...

A $19 Strawberry??!!

Its all over social media these days.......the $19 Japanese strawberry being sold at upscale grocer Erewhon in Los Angeles.  Japan is no stranger to high priced fruits.  When we are traveling throughout the country, we often seen $10, $20 and $30 melons and such.  I...

Formula One In Japan!

In early April, Nagoya will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit.  This is the only Formula 1 event in Japan and happens once a year.  We just posted a new video on the event along with some of the many other amazing things to do while in Nagoya other...
Escape The Crowds of Kyoto!

Escape The Crowds of Kyoto!

We just uploaded our latest video:  "Escape the crowds of Kyoto!"  Its a timely video because Kyoto has become so crowded with tourists that the city has imposed several restrictions in some parts of the historic city.  Therefore, in this video we take you to several...

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We’ve Passed 100!

We’ve Passed 100!

Sometime around 6 AM this morning, we reached "100 Subscribers" on our YouTube Channel!  Though it pales in comparison to so many other channels, that is a HUGE deal to celebrate!  Each morning I log on to my YT dashboard eagerly awaiting to see the number.  Its like...

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We Are Official!

We Are Official!

This past Saturday, we uploaded our fourth video on our YouTube Channel after doing a "soft launch" the three prior Saturdays with videos on Takayama, Sasayama and Kanazawa.  It has involved a lot of baby steps as we've been working out the kinks, but with Saturday's...

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Ropeway To The Top Of Kobe

Ropeway To The Top Of Kobe

When visiting Kobe, one attraction you should put on the list is the Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway.  Located a very short walk from the Shin-Kobe Station, this is a must see on a sunny day or as the sun goes down.  At the top of Mt. Rokko is the herb garden and to...

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Video Tour Of Kanazawa

Video Tour Of Kanazawa

The Uncharted Japan website is little more than a month old and the first video (on Takayama) on the Youtube Channel was posted two weeks ago, therefore though we have a great deal of experience in getting around Japan, the platform of Youtube is something quite...

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Japan’s Unique Department Store Basement Halls

Japan’s Unique Department Store Basement Halls

Most foreign visitors stick to the well known tourist sites and seldom leave the worn paths leading to them.  If you do that, you'll certainly have an enjoyable time in Japan, however, you'll also be missing out on so much more.  You don't have to venture far into the...

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