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Kawagoe : back to the Edo period | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Kawagoe : back to the Edo period. March 21, 2015. Kawagoe (川越), also named Ko-Edo, is a nice town only 30 minutes away from Tokyo. If you want to experience how Tokyo may have looked like at the end of the Edo period then head for the cosy old city centre of this town. It is as if Tokyo’s Edo museum came to life. There are many things to see, try and experience in Kawagoe. The local Kawagoe tourist association. As soon as they arrive, most tourists go straight to Kawagoe’s old ...
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The Primeval Forests of Iriomote Jima | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. The Primeval Forests of Iriomote Jima. June 8, 2015. The inland of Iriomote Jima. Iriomote offers plenty of opportunities for diving , canoeing and hiking through the densely forested mountains. These Iriomote forests are the habitat of one of the world’s rarest animals, the Iriomote cat. A nocturnal lynx of which is thought that the population is estimated to be around 100. The island is located less than 200 km from the East coast of Taiwan, about 2000 km South East from Tokyo.
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Great value domestic flights in Japan | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Great value domestic flights in Japan. May 20, 2015. Travel Tips and Resources. Passing by Mt. Fuji leaving Narita Airport. Only if you have time and you are on a 7 day or more journey through Japan then the JR rail pass becomes a better alternative or a good compliment. In such case you can connect many places by train and fly back to your departure destination. More on that in a future article. Discount tickets for foreign travellers vs. budget airlines. JAL (Japan Airlines) and AN...
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Fuji san in 9 views | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Fuji san in 9 views. Click a photo to start a full screen slide show. On the Tokaido Shinkansen in Shizuoka. View from Shinagawa (Tokyo). Travel Tips and Resources (1). Need Advice for Your Business with Japan? Click the image for more Information. Blog at WordPress.com. Send to Email Address. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Email check failed, please try again. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
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Yokohama, a One Day Walking Tour | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Yokohama, a One Day Walking Tour. April 7, 2015. Yokohama ( 横浜 ) is the second largest agglomeration in Japan, just south of Tokyo. The city is host of one of the largest and most lively China towns in the world as well as a nice colonial style Western district. The latter areas are a remainder from when after 200 years of isolation Japan opened it’s ports and Yokohama became a commercial gateway to Japan. Yokohama has a number of museums that are absolutely interesting and a worthy ...
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Resources | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Dear visitor, follower,. First of all thank you very much for your continued interest in this site. Starting on 1 May I will add a whole range of resources and useful links to make your trip to Japan a cool experience. Topics that will be considered are discounted flights and tickets, how to travel to and within Japan, useful sites and apps, Wifi, dictionaries, restaurant and hotel guides and a lot more. Name (will not be published) (required). Email (will not be published) (required).
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Marc Popelier | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Author Archives: Marc Popelier. Meoto Iwa : The Wedded Rocks. Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩) the pair of wedded rocks in Ise Shima take a special place in Japanese mythology. Judged by the number of tourists visiting the place they are without doubt […]. Read Article →. Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo. The Hama Rikyu (浜離宮) garden is a large beautiful park within walking distance of JR Shimbashi station in central Tokyo. It is one of the best examples of an Edo […]. The Prim...
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The Miho museum : where art and nature meet | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. The Miho museum : where art and nature meet. May 30, 2015. The impressive Miho Museum is one of Japan’s architectural highlights and houses a breathtaking collection of ancient artifacts. The museum lies hidden in the densely forested rocky landscape near Shigaraki, about one hour by train and bus from Kyoto. Outside view of the main entrance of the museum building. Entrance hall inside view. The building with the surrounding park alone would already be worth the visit. My tip. D...
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Sakura in Yokohama and Kamakura | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Sakura in Yokohama and Kamakura. March 29, 2015. Over the last week the weather changed from relatively cold to warm in the Kanto region. Just in time to bring the cherry flower trees into blossom for the weekend. Only a small teaser can be made available as I am using the mobile version of WordPress. A full update will be made available early next week. The south oriented trees in Yokohama were amongst the first to blossom. Yamashita Park, Yokohama. Kawagoe : back to the Edo period.
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Japan | Destination Japan
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Fuji san in 9 views. Meoto Iwa : The Wedded Rocks. Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩) the pair of wedded rocks in Ise Shima take a special place in Japanese mythology. Judged by the number of tourists visiting the place they are without doubt […]. Read Article →. Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo. The Hama Rikyu (浜離宮) garden is a large beautiful park within walking distance of JR Shimbashi station in central Tokyo. It is one of the best examples of an Edo […]. Read Article →. Read Article →. Travel T...