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Discovering Japan and the World

Jul 4
2 min

Gifu Media Cosmos, Gifu City's Literary Getaway

Designed by renowned architect Toyo Ito, the multipurpose facility media cosmos is situated in central Japan, in the city of Gifu. There...

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All About Shodoshima: Exploring the Seto Inland Sea Islands

Ahbab Inan

Mar 6
7 min

All About Shodoshima: Exploring the Seto Inland Sea Islands

A few miles southwest from the coast of Hyogo Prefecture lies an Isolated beautiful Island filled with scenic beauty and nature called...

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The Ten Drinks That You Have To Try From Vending Machines In Japan

Ahbab Inan

Nov 23, 2020
4 min

The Ten Drinks That You Have To Try From Vending Machines In Japan

A vending machine is the one thing that is easily available everywhere in Japan. You will find it on sidewalks, besides famous buildings...

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Top 3 places you must see if you are ever in Fukui | Japan's Zen Capital

Ahbab Inan

Sep 16, 2020
5 min

Top 3 places you must see if you are ever in Fukui | Japan's Zen Capital

About Fukui Bordering the Sea of Japan and a part of the island of Honshu is the Fukui prefecture. Fukui is a place where history comes...

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Kamikochi Summer Adventure | Northern Japan Alps

Ahbab Inan

Aug 17, 2020
3 min

Kamikochi Summer Adventure | Northern Japan Alps

Kamikochi a section of the Northern Japanese Alps is a popular tourist spot in Nagano Prefecture. It is especially popular in the summer...

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Ahbab Inan

Aug 14, 2020
5 min

ShirakawaGo: What to know before you go

Located in the mountainous north-western part of Gifu prefecture, the beautiful town of Shirakawa stands in the approximate center of...

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3 DAYS IN OKINAWA, NAHA : THE ONLY ITINERARY YOU WILL EVER NEED

Ahbab Inan

Aug 5, 2020
6 min

3 DAYS IN OKINAWA, NAHA : THE ONLY ITINERARY YOU WILL EVER NEED

Let’s start with the basics. Okinawa is in the southern most part of Japan and is a 2.5~3 hour flight from Tokyo. The capital of Okinawa...

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The Edo Era Postal Towns on the Nakasendo Route

Ahbab Inan

Jul 26, 2020
5 min

The Edo Era Postal Towns on the Nakasendo Route

Magome, Tsumago and a 7km trail that was used during the Edo Period. Magome and Tsumago are two postal towns located in the Kiso Valley....

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