Amanda Ho

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I still clearly remember the day I first landed in Japan, and since then it has been my goal to set foot in all 47 prefectures. I try to look for less touristy areas, preferring the countryside to the city.

I'm always amazed by the many Haagen Dazs and ice cream flavors available only in Japan.

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Trekking Mt Rokko

Just less than an hour from central Osaka, Mt Rokko makes for an easy day trip away from the big bustling cities of Kobe and Osaka...

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Detective Conan’s Birthplace

One of the longest running manga and anime series today is Detective Conan or Case Closed as it is known in the West. Since its..

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Japanese Mascot Characters

Meet the cute, adorable, quirky characters only found in Japan.

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Calbee Launches 47 Flavors of Chips

Oct 16, 2017

Calbee launches 47 different flavors of potato chips reflecting the speciality of each of Japan's prefectures.

Nagano

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The Craft Makers of Okazaki

Many cities in Japan have their own history and art culture, and Okazaki in Aichi prefecture is no exception. Some of Okazaki's..

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Cherry Blossoms of Kaizu Osaki

Kaizu Osaki is voted as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, with almost 600 cherry blossom trees lining an incredible..

Shiga

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Sakura on Mount Yoshino

A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage..

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Lake Tanuki

Lake Tanuki is an artificial lake created in 1935 to form a reservoir for irrigation purposes. In good weather, Mount Fuji can be..

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Trekking Mt Rokko

Detective Conan’s Birthplace

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Calbee Launches 47 Flavors of Chips

The Craft Makers of Okazaki

Cherry Blossoms of Kaizu Osaki

Sakura on Mount Yoshino

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Trekking Mt Rokko

Detective Conan’s Birthplace

Japanese Mascot Characters

Calbee Launches 47 Flavors of Chips

Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport

Senjojiki - A Thousand Tatami Mats

Sakura on Mount Yoshino

Nitori Shop

Cherry Blossoms of Kaizu Osaki

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