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Best summer destinations in Hokkaido for 2023.

Best Places to Visit in Hokkaido, Japan During Summer (2023)

Hokkaido is a dream destination for people seeking a more relaxed vacation in Japan. Japan’s northernmost island is rife with unspoiled lakes, heritage sites, food festivals, and coastal villages.  Summer reveals nature in full bloom, and is a great time to go sightseeing. It can also be a pretty busy season too! So to make

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Shimantogawa, Kochi: Japan’s Last Remaining Limpid Stream

 Did you know that Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is also the longest river in Shikoku? Where is Shimantogawa, Kochi? Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is a 196-kilometer stretch found in the western area of Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. Its Japanese kanji characters mean it’s “Japan’s last remaining limpid stream”. Visitors will see the

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9 Tips for Taking The Train in Japan

Planning to visit Japan soon? Today I’ll be going over 9 tips for taking the train during your next visit to a major Japanese city… Watch the video or read below for a few of my tips! JR Railpass  This is a good option to get around, especially for long distances where you need to take

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The Broad Museum and Arts District, Los Angeles, California

After waiting for a long long time, I finally made it to see the Inifinity Room at the Broad! Here’s a short trip report from our little adventure visiting the Broad Museum, little Tokyo and the Arts District in Los Angeles.      The Broad Museum The Broad opened up a few years ago and

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