All You Can Eat Candy at Tokyo’s Dagashi Bars

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As one of Japan’s oldest port cities, Fukuoka has long been an ideal spot for a hostel. Think about it; you’ve got...

The Toyota Museum: History, Design, and Great Cars

Japan is home to a number of big names in the automotive world. One of the greats, Toyota, is based in Nagoya...

Road Trippin’ through Kumamoto Prefecture

With summer creeping in and three friends staying with us, the call of the wild echoed through our stuffy, overcrowded Tokyo apartment....

Shining, Shimmering Wonder at Candeo Hotels Nagasaki

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Magical Winter Date Spot at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market

Despite having a Christian population of roughly 1%, Christmas is a big deal in Japan. It’s playing from speakers, appearing in stores...

Our Guide To How To Catch The Tram In Nagasaki

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The view from Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle: A Glimpse into Feudal Japan

With its rich feudal history, Japan has had its fair share of castles. However, of the castles that you can visit today,...

Pray for the New Year with Colorful Mayudama at Kinomiya Shrine

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The Nagasaki Hypocenter and Nagasaki Peace Park

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