Sarah Chaney

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Greetings! I am currently sailing through my second year living in Fukushima. In the four years I've lived in Japan, I have realized that Fukushima is Japan's best kept secret. With JapanTravel.com, I look forward to helping people be able to learn more about Fukushima and also assist with translating Japanese articles into English. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message!

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Aizu Festival in Fukushima

Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. The castle, Tsurugajo, became famous during the Boshin Civil War for providing protection under heavy attack. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle and down the main..

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Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima

With plans to build finalized in the 57th year of the Showa Period and looming above the surrounding landscape at 57 meters in honor of the 57 year old founder, stands a female Buddha statue gazing lovingly down at the baby boy cradled in her a..

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Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens

The area of Nihonmatsu boasts beautiful countryside scenery and offers plenty of locations for visitors to explore. One of the most popular tourist destinations is Nihonmatsu Castle, also known as Kasumiga-jo.　Since the area has also been converted i..

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Tips for Seeing a Baseball Game

Baseball Games in Japan One of the best ways to get the most out of your travels is to experience something familiar in a foreign country. Baseball is just one of many universally celebrated sports and is a favorite pastime in Japan. Why not see how..

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Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima

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Aizuwakamatsu Castle Annual Market

Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Japan, when everything is highlighted by bright pink blossoms. The locals take advantage of this scenery that only comes around once a year by having a picnic under the trees in parks and around castles. Enj..

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Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu

Aizuwakamatsu City is well known for its historic castle that held an important role during the Boshin Civil War, Iimoriyama where 15 brave soldiers took their own lives during the war, and Nisshinkan, which had been one of the best Samurai schools i..

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Aizu Festival in Fukushima

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Tips for Seeing a Baseball Game

Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima

Aizuwakamatsu Castle Annual Market

Historic Nanokamachi Street in Aizu

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Aizu Festival in Fukushima

Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima

Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens

Tips for Seeing a Baseball Game

Minowa Snow Resort in Fukushima

Fukushima Nightlife at Bar Dream

Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata

Make Soba Noodles From Scratch

Tohoku Chrysanthemum Doll Exhibit

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