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Japan is a country where unique culture and ideas are born. Many people from outside of Japan are often bewildered and mystified by things that Japanese do on an everyday basis.Also, even if it's called a Japanese thing, often it varies based on region or area thanks to geography or history. Especially cuisine - even if dishes share names, depending on the region, the main ingredients or seasonings may differ. There are also many dishes that can only be found in certain regions.
This information is about all of Japan, including sightseeing locations, cuisine, accommodations, and information you should know beforehand like riding trains, how to bathe in a hot spring, manners, customs, useful information, trivia, and more.
For people that don't have any current plans to travel to Japan, if you read this, you'll want to visit!

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Nationwide×Sightseeing

  1. No. 20 Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments (Hamamatsu, Shizuoka)

    [2019 Edition] Top 20 Museums in Japan Based on Online Reviews

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    2019.12.06
  2. No. 10: Nasu Animal Kingdom (Nasu-machi, Tochigi)

    [2019 Edition] Absolute Must-Visit! Top 10 Zoos in Japan by Word of Mouth

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    2019.11.29
  3. The Beautiful Shopping Avenues of Japan

    [Video] The Beautiful Shopping Avenues of Japan

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    2019.11.29

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Nationwide×Food

  1. No. 1: Saizeriya

    Announcing the Top 3 Rated Family Restaurants in Japan! You’ll Never Guess #1!

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    2019.12.06
  2. What Is TsuruTonTan?

    Top 5 Recommended Dishes from TsuruTonTan, the Restaurant that Started the New Udon Craze in Japan!

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    2019.12.02

    Photo by Gurunavi, Inc.
  3. What’s a Fermented Hot Pot?

    Delicious and Good for You! Introducing the Fermented Hot Pots You Should Try This Winter

    2019.11.27

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Nationwide×Shopping

  1. Noisette Chocolat: A Special Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Flavor Only Available This Year!

    Häagen-Dazs Releases a New Creative Ice Cream Flavor Featuring Hazelnuts!

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    2019.12.06
  2. What is Pokemon Hand Cream?

    New Pokemon Hand Cream Series Now Cuter Than Ever!

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    2019.12.06
  3. About Lawson

    Get Them While You Can! Lawson’s Newest and Most Popular Onigiri

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    2019.12.03

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Nationwide×Hotels

  1. 1. The Lodge Moiwa 834 (Hokkaido)

    [2019 Version] 20 Unique Capsule Hotels to Stay in Japan

    2019.03.28

    Booking.com
  2. 1. Choseikan (Niigata Prefecture)

    Immerse Yourself in Spring! Seven Accommodations in Eastern Japan to Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms!

    2018.03.08

    Booking.com
  3. 1. KuraYa Kiyomizu Gojo (Kyoto)

    Private Spaces to Relax in! Five Inns that Take One Booking a Day

    2018.02.15

    Booking.com

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Nationwide×Tips & Manners

  1. The Beautiful Cuisines of Japan - Sushi

    [Video] The Beautiful Cuisines of Japan – Sushi

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    2019.12.06
  2. What are Satsumaimo?

    Trending All Around the World! All About Japanese Sweet Potatoes

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    2019.11.29
  3. The Beautiful Cuisines of Japan - Oden

    [Video] The Beautiful Cuisines of Japan – Oden

    2019.11.27

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