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Tokyo Osaka; Choosing between Japan's Biggest Rival Cities

Lots of people coming to Japan, especially to teach with a big language school, may need to state a preference between the country's largest urban areas. Tourists may also have to choose between Kanto, with...

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Osaka City Attractions - Things to do in the Kansai Capital

Osaka city gets a bad press that you would do well to ignore. Osaka is in fact a fantastic place to visit and live in. Here is a list of 10 things to do in Osaka, and short explanations about how to get to them.

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Walking With The Kobo Daishi

A walking guide to one of Japan's most sacred mountains. Mount Koya is a place where the religious past blends with the present, where the dead sleep beside the living.

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Enjoy Vacation to Japan with Children and Family

There are many famous tourist attractions in Japan for children and family. Children love Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan Universal Studio, Kawaguchi Lake, and famous Fuji Mountain, and many more tourist destination. Vacation to Japan; do not forget to buy Sakura flower and Yukata dress. Nippon e youkoso irasshaimasita; welcome to Japan.

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Den Den Town: Osaka's Very Own Akihabara

Akihabara in Tokyo is famous for being the epicenter of Otaku Culture the world over. It's got everything from discount electronics, anime and manga shops, massive arcades and of course Maid Cafes. There is...

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A Three Day Itinerary for Osaka, Japan

Osaka, Japan’s “second city”, often gets overlooked in favour of its more glamorous capital, Tokyo, or the more historically well-known cities like Kyoto or Hiroshima. But this exciting city shouldn’t be overlooked, but...

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The Japan Rail Pass - an explanation of the easiest way to explore Japan

A Japanese bullet train looking gorgeous. An incompetent photo of Mount Fuji from a bullet train nearing Tokyo. If you are visiting Japan as a tourist, then a Japan Rail Pass is almost definitely worth...

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Best Website to Book Hotels In Japan

Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia to visit. It is also known as one of the most expensive countries for travelers too, especially when it comes to booking hotel rooms in Japan. But don't let the perceived high cost discourage you...

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Japanese Hills Rising from the Inland Sea Part One

Kabutoyama (Helmet Mountain) is very much part of my soul--its very name brings back memories of living in Japan when I was awakened each morning by the sound of the gong at Kanoji-dera temple on the flanks of Kabutoyama.

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Japan Facts ; wild animals

Wild boars, monkeys, bats, kabutomushi, red crown cranes, all abound. It's hard to believe all these animals live in Japan. Living in such a busy and well populated city as Osaka makes it slightly difficult to spot many forms of wildlife. Aside from the cats and dogs, inhumanly large black crows but if one looks they are there.

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