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Of Cultural Interest in Kyoto

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Kyoto is the home of the Geisha and Maiko (apprentice Geisha), although they used to be all throughout Japan they originated in Ky

Train Stations in Kyoto

Kyoto Station

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Almost all travellers arrive in Kyoto by train, and when they do so, they step in this wonderful modern station, full of shops and

Of Cultural Interest in Yokohama

Yokohama Landmark Tower

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The Yokohama Landmark Tower is the tallest building in Japan. It is situaed in Yokohama and is almost 300 meters high. It's full o

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Temples in Uji

Byodo-in Temple

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The Byoudouin (平等院) is a Buddhist temple located in the quiet little town of Uji, south of the province of Kyoto. It is best know

Zoos in Tokyo

Ueno Zoo

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Even though a zoo is not too different from one city to another, I have a great memory of the Ueno Zoo. Since I'm used to seeing a

Historical Monuments in Nikko

Shin-Kyo

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Nikko is great for the body and soul. It's located about 130 kilometres from Tokyo, and is a must visit if you plan to spend a few

Shopping Centres in Tokyo

Roppongi Hills

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The Roppongi district in Tokyo is best-known for its bars and nightclubs, in addition to its nightlife. I went during the day to R

Unusual Places in Osaka

Umeda Sky Building

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The Umeda Sky Building is a symbol of the city. It is 173 meters tall and was built by the Takenaka Corporation in 1993. It is sha

Historical Monuments in Kyoto

Mount Hiei

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This is a mountain sanctuary between the Kyoto and Shiga prefectures, in which the famous Enryakuji is located. It's actually not

Train Stations in Osaka

Osaka Station

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Osaka station is the oldest station in the Kansai region, and it belongs to the JR Group and was first officially opened in May, 1

Festivals in Sapporo

The Sapporo Snow Festival

The snow festival in Sapporo, known in Japan as the Yuki Matsuri (雪祭り), is held each year in the northern capital. It lasts six

Temples in Nara

Kofuku-ji Temple

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If you go on foot from the station to Kintetsu Nara Park, the Kofukuji is the first temple that you will come across. It is a Budd

Markets in Kanazawa

Omicho Market

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Omicho Market with over 200 stalls is considered the most important market in Kanzawa city. It sells food, mostly fresh seafood, b

Viewpoints in Tokyo

Fuji TV Building

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Fuji TV is an institution of Japanese television, and the building in Tokyo is a real wonder of modern architecture. There are onl

Of Cultural Interest in Osaka

Tsutenkaku

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The Tsutenkaku is one of the symbols of the Japanese city of Osaka. Its name means something like "the tower that touches the sky"

Streets in Tokyo

Takeshita Street

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Cities in Uji

Uji

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Anyone who has ever read the tenth-century novel 'Genji Monogatari', can find in Uji the charms of the era in which it was conceiv

Markets in Osaka

Kuromon Ichiba Market

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The Kuromon Market is the ancient Emmeji market, used to be named after a temple of the same name in the vicinity, but since the M

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