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Halloween in Shibuya
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I am always looking for ways to save money. Japan’s cheap capsule and hostel accommodation appeal to my thriftiness and overal..
Culture
Cat Alley In Onomichi
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Activities
Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
After a hiatus of two years the Blue Cave is back with a vengeance in Shibuya. The event was previously organised along the Meguro..
Culture
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building in Shinjuku
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building towers over the west side of Shinjuku and is hard to miss. It provides visitors with..
Activities
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido Expressway connects six islands from Onomichi in Hiroshima to Imabari in Ehime. Six spectacular bridges link..
Culture
Cat Alley In Onomichi
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Beauty & Spa
Hyotan Hot Springs In Beppu
As a tourist with tattoos in Japan I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen. On many occasions..
Gallery
Halloween in Shibuya
Tokyo
Cat Alley In Onomichi
Hiroshima
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
Hiroshima
TOTO Toilet Museum
Fukuoka