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  Snow Peak Okuhita Campground

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  The highland's fresh air and gorgeous starry sky are the perks of staying at this campground located at an elevation of 950 meters. From sectioned sites complete with water and electricity to a hilltop site with an expansive view, or a reasonably priced un-sectioned site, Snow Peak offers great camping experiences for novices and veterans alike.

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  Shiretoko Cruise

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido

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  If visiting Shiretoko, don't miss the "Shiretoko Peninsula Utoro Cruise: Brown Bear Course." The cruise departs from Utoro Port, and reservations can be made at Gojiraiwa Sightseeing located in Shari Town in the district of Shari in Hokkaido Prefecture. You will be able to spot the wild brown bears of Shiretoko from Rusha Bay. Enjoy a cruise to see the natural wonders of Shiretoko and the wild bears that inhabit this area.

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  Kaho Theater

  Posted in: Kyushu, Fukuoka

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  Kaho Theater is a small playhouse that opened in 1922 in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, which once flourished as a coal mining town that supported Japan’s modernization. Performers including actors, singers, and rakugo comedic storytellers have entertained a great number of audiences on the wooden stage that was modeled on the architectural style of kabuki theaters of the Edo Period (1603-1868).

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  "Implementing regulations for serving passengers and handling connecting baggage on international and domestic flights."

  Posted in: Flight news

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  Bamboo specifies detailed procedures for connecting flights.

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  LAVENDER PARADISE - HOKKAIDO TOUR

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Travel tour attraction, Tour Tokyo, Domestic tour

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  3-DAY 2-NIGHT PACKAGE - Visit the giant Buddha statue amidst the lavender fields. - Explore Sapporo - the Northern Paradise of Hokkaido, Japan. - Admire the famous Blue Pond with its unique turquoise water in Biei. - Enjoy the beauty of Hokkaido lavender fields at the Tomita Farm. - Take a stroll along the Wave Road. - Visit the charming Ningle Terrace art village.

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  Dohara Falls and Mount Chokai

  Posted in: Tohoku, Yamagata

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  Straddling both Yamagata and Akita prefectures, Mount Chokai is a uniquely beautiful mountain that rises from zero elevation at the Sea of Japan straight to the mountain top. At a height of 2,236 meters, it is the highest independent summit in the Tohoku region. The famous waters of Dohara Falls is the subsoil waters that spring from the rock face on the mountainside of Mount Chokai.

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  Shimokita Peninsula

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost point of Japan's Honshu main island. It faces the Tsugaru Strait where warm and cold currents meet and is surrounded by the sea on all sides, making it a treasure trove of fresh seafood.

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  Miyazawa Kenji Dowa Mura (Village of Fairy Tales)

  Posted in: Tohoku, Iwate

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  Miyazawa Kenji Dowa Mura (Village of Fairy Tales) is a facility that lets you fully enjoy the world of fairy tales written by Kenji Miyazawa, a poet known globally for "Ginga Tetsudo no Yoru (Night on the Galactic Railroad)." It is designated as one of the 88 anime pilgrimage sites selected by the Anime Tourism Association.

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  Ise Grand Shrine "Ise Jingu"

  Posted in: Chubu, Mie

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  The Ise Grand Shrine in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has been known as “Oise-san” from a long time ago, and surrounded by great spots such as Okage Yokocho and Oharai Machi. Visitors can enjoy Akafuku Mochi and lot of great sightseeing even after visiting the Shrine.

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  The Circular Rishiri Island

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Dohoku

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  Rishiri Island is located to the west of Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost point, and across the Rishiri Strait from the Sarobetsu Plain. It is a circular island about 20 km off the coast of Hokkaido that has a circumference of 63 km. The symbol of the island is Mt. Rishiri (1,721 m), a beautiful cone-shaped peak which is also referred to as "Rishirifuji."

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  Eiheiji Hakujukan, an inn close to Zen

  Posted in: Chubu, Fukui

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  An inn close to Zen, Eiheiji Hakujukan falls somewhere in between a traditional Japanese inn and a shukubo temple lodging, offering convenient facilities and services while introducing you to the world of Zen with authentic Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and sitting meditation experience. The inn's Zen concierges, trained at the Soto Zen sect's head temple Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, will assist your journey to the world of Zen both at the Zen monastery and within Hakujukan.

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  Fushimi Inari Taisha

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

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  Fushimi Inari Taisha is found in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a highly popular shrine in Kyoto with a long history. The shrine is also open at night, allowing you to visit at any hour of the day. The shrine features thousands of torii gates, fox statues placed in various locations, an awe-inspiring main shrine building, and other highlights. Many people visit this shrine to pray for divine favors and acquire an amulet or other charms.

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