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Historic Villages of  Shirakawago and Gokayama

Historic villages of  Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO…
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White Day in Japan

White Day in Japan falls on March 14th and it’s a day when…
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The Village of Asuka, Japan

Nara is considered the first official capital of Japan. But before…
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Set in Gion, Kyoto's geisha quarters, The Makanai: Cooking for…
Pontocho Alley in Kyoto@JAPANandmore

Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs…
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan©JAPANandmore.com

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a picturesque, iconic sight in…
Kiyomizu-dera Temple©JAPANandmore.com

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded…
Fushimi Inari Taisha©JAPANandmore.com

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded…
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Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto

Ryoanji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1450. It contains…
Nishiki Market Kyoto Japan

Nishiki Market in Kyoto

Nishiki Market, or Nishiki Ichiba in Japanese, is a narrow alley…