History & Heritage
The Meiji Restoration Trail: Yokohama, Tsuwano & the Modernization Story
In 1853, the American Commodore Matthew Perry sailed four warships into Edo Bay and demanded that Japan open…
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History & Heritage
Tsuwano: The Tiny Mountain Town That Preserved Edo-Era Streetscapes
Tsuwano (津和野) — a town of approximately 7,000 people in the mountains of Shimane Prefecture, 3 hours from…
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Practical Tips
Night Trains in Japan: Nobi Nobi Seats, Sleeper Cars & the Last Overnight Services
Japan's overnight train culture was once extensive — dozens of intercity sleeper services connecting the country's cities through…
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Wellness & Spiritual
Japan’s Power Spots (パワースポット): Spiritual Energy Points Locals Visit
There is a category of place in Japan that doesn't appear in most English-language travel guides but features…
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Culture & History
Ghibli Shrine Locations Japan | Spiritual Sites Guide
Ghibli Real Locations · Genre Guide Kasuga Taisha · Izumo Taisha · Yakushima Yakujinja · Hiezan · Ohara…
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