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The Perfect Tokyo Itinerary With Must-Sees & Unique Attractions (2024 Updated Travel Guide)

Bino — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:42:41 +0000

Tokyo is now one of the most popular destinations in East Asia, especially for Asian travelers. The capital of Japan has benefited in no small part by the weaker Yen and previous moves by the government to ease visa restrictions from visitors of nearby countries. With a population of 13 million people, the metropolis offers...

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The Perfect Tohoku Itinerary – From Aomori to Fukushima in 4 Days

Bino — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 02:06:26 +0000

While Japan is a popular travel destination, not many international travellers make it north of Tokyo (with the exception of Hokkaido). The Tohoku region or the northern side of the island of Honshu encompasses the prefectures of Miyagi, Yamagata, Iwate, Akita, Aomori and Fukushima. It is a treasure trove of onsen hideaways, medieval castles, scenic...

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The Perfect Osaka and Kyoto Itinerary – Kansai Travel Guide (2024 Update)

Bino — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:42:34 +0000

One of Japan’s most iconic touristic regions is Kansai where the cities of Osaka and Kyoto are located. In contrast to other regions such as Tokyo or Central Japan, the Kansai region offers both the ultramodern comforts that Japanese big cities are known for as well as charming old towns dating back from the time...

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The Most Beautiful Traditional Old Towns in Japan to Relive the Edo Period’s Samurai & Geisha Culture

Bino — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:56:30 +0000

For a country that is known for its urban jungles, modern high rises and technologically advanced gadgets; there are surprisingly plenty of corners in Japan where one can still experience the medieval atmosphere of centuries ago. While most go to Kyoto to have their fill of old-town Japan, there are plenty of other options throughout...

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The Perfect Itinerary for Shirakawa-go, Takayama, Kanazawa & Nagoya (2023 Update)

Bino — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:49:19 +0000

One of the main touristic regions in Japan covers the central region encompassing Kanazawa down to Nagoya. In between, there are the charming towns such as the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go and Takayama. This itinerary provides a guide in how to cover these places in 4 days/3 nights – the minimum duration in my opinion if you...

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The Perfect Hiroshima, Okayama & Himeji Itinerary (JR West Sanyo San’in Pass Travel Guide)

Bino — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:19:26 +0000

Sometimes overlooked by foreign travelers during a trip to Japan, the western part of the island of Honshu presents an obvious and practical trail for those doing the standard Osaka and Kyoto circuit. This practical guide shows you how you can do a trip from Himeji to Okayama and Kurashiki up to Hiroshima in this...

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DIY Fukushima Nuclear & Tsunami Travel Guide (Namie, Tomioka, Naraha, Iwaki) & Excursion to Matsushima Bay

Bino — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:04:54 +0000

One of Japan’s least visited areas is Fukushima. With a spiked difference to its hustling and bustling cousins in Central Japan, these prefectures offer many unique and interesting experiences, from observing the effects of the tragic nuclear incident, the tsunami disaster to amazing foodie secrets that not many tourists know about! If you like the...

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Guide to the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo – How to Book Cheapest Tickets

Bino — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 04:30:24 +0000

The famous Robot Restaurant in Tokyo’s Shinjuku has quickly risen to be one of the quintessential experiences when visiting the Japanese capital. A microcosm of what foreigners expect from modern Japanese entertainment, the 1.5 hour show is full of things bizarre and distinctly Japanese, like what one would expect to jump out from a comic...

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