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Escape the Kyoto crowds at these lesser-known spots in Arashiyama

Find your zen at these special hideaways.

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In search of the cave on Japan’s northern island that legends say is the gateway to hell

Seiji goes searching for a part of Ainu folklore in Hokkaido.

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Meet the Japanese salarymen who defy gravity in a Tokyo park during lunchtime

Salarymen with superhero strength band together to form a horizontal bar club.

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Beautifully off the beaten path in Nara with the Shimo no Negimichi shrine trail【Photos】

Almost everyone who visits Nara goes to Kasuga Shrine, but hardly anyone gets there like this.

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New spring and summer line of Outdoor Kimono offers a traditionally modern way to chill outside

The Yamato Kimono x Snow Peak collaboration returns with a new line of durable, breathable kimono for outdoor adventures.

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Japan’s other beautiful fuji, wisteria, are about to turn Ashikaga Flower Park into a wonderland

Flowers have begun blooming at gorgeous park in Tochigi.

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Off the beaten Japan travel path in Amami Oshima’s mangrove forests【Photos】

If you’ve been skipping Amami Oshima on your trips to Japan, you’ve been skipping a beautiful, uncrowded gem.

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Could this island actually be the real setting of the legend of Urashima Taro?

There’s a mysticism to this place that really makes it feel like a turtle could guide you to the Dragon King’s Palace.

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Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route Newport sandals released by Keen

Part of the proceeds goes to preserving the World Heritage Site.

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Mt. Fuji schoolgirl photo models who charmed Japan years ago reunite to celebrate Coming of Age Day

Shizuoka road continues to be one of the most photogenic spots in all of Japan.

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Even by Hokkaido standards, Cape Chikyu is an amazingly beautiful place to visit【Photos】

Often-overlooked town boasts the top-ranked sightseeing spot on Hokkaido Natural Beauty 100 list.

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Kuroshima, a remote, heart-shaped island in Okinawa where there are more cows than people

We visit a hidden gem in Okinawa that’s home to fewer than 250 people.

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Mt. Fuji looks more like a suibokuga painting than real life in this amazing photo

Surrounding mountain range supporting cast makes Japan’s most majestic peak look even more beautiful.

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The 2022 Soraniwa Music Festival: A day of music, laughter, and family atmosphere

After previously taking part in all kinds of prep work, Seiji finally experiences the culmination of his fellow team members’ hard work and dreams.

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Mysterious mountain village is home to Christ’s grave and an ancient pyramid

With local customs linked to Judea, this is a very unusual Japanese community.

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 12: Workwear【SoraHouse】

What’s the most appropriate clothing for renovating a property in Japan?

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Tokyo’s Happo-en Garden to hold fall festival, including koyo illuminations, pop-up bars

If you want to experience the beauty of fall within the big city, this is the place!

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 11: Dig for treasure【SoraHouse】

We unearth some unusual finds at our old property in the countryside.

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 10: Mysterious water【SoraHouse】

Dare we drink the water from this strange source we discovered on our property?

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Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 9: Chestnuts【SoraHouse】

Are roadside chestnuts really safe to eat? 

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