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Let’s take a bullet train to Kyoto when in Japan

Kyoto is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites packed into an area of around 828 square kilometers. Over 250 shrines, as many as 1,600 temples and other cultural properties within the city...
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Top 10 Spots For Kyoto’s Fall Foliage: Fiery Reds and Luscious Oranges in the Ancient City (2020)

In Kyoto, the autumn landscape and the distinctly Japanese scenery of the city’s temples and shrines converge to create unforgettable scenes.
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golden Pavillion and its garden were fashioned to represent the Buddhist's earthly paradise. The gorgeous, golden exterior is striking against the dark green forest and blue water pond in the garden surrounding it.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Kyoto, Japan

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.
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Perfect weekend in Kanazawa, Ishikawa

A brisk shinkansen ride from Tokyo through the bamboo-covered hills and rice paddies will bring you to Kanazawa, a charming coastal town often compared to Kyoto and referred to as the hidden pearl of the Japan Sea.
Akitaka Nagasawa, left, shows photographs of his uncle Yoshio Nagasawa, whose portrait in uniform is at center. Yoshio Nagasawa's World War II-era flag was returned to his family in Japan on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. OBON SOCEITY
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World War II war trophies returned to families of fallen Japanese soldiers

A photo album and two flags recovered from Pacific battlefields were returned this week to the families of the fallen Japanese soldiers who carried them into combat during World War II.
Photo courtesy of Linya
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Ramen Linya near Camp Foster offers Kyoto traditional ramen

Japan, ramen is also popular down south.
Ramen Linya, near Camp Foster on Highway 58, is the place to go when you’re hankering for this popular dish.
Owner Ryo Kanai takes his task one step further by bringing something different to Okinawa: He specializes in Kyoto-style ramen – which uses chicken-based broth. 
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Kurotani Washi-no-sato: A visit to a historic Japanese papermaking village

Not far from Kyoto, there’s a village that has been dedicated to the traditional craft of washi papermaking for more than 800 years. Kurotani village is lulled in quiet nature, with streams of clear water running down along the streets, between old Japanese houses. It is in one of these streams that we find Horie Sato, knee deep in water, treading...
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Kyoto's secluded gardens you shouldn't miss

Kyoto is like a sprawling open-air museum which captivates by its peaceful demeanor, cobblestoned alleys, and intricately raked sand gardens.
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Kyoto in summer, things you shouldn't miss

Summer in Japan is perhaps the least popular season because it gets incredibly hot and humid, mosquitos attack at full force, while cicadas get obnoxiously loud.
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Uji, Japan's green tea capital

From the dense forests of Nara, where deer roam free, to fascinating artisan villages that line up the spectacular northern coastline of Tango Peninsula, there is plenty to explore and enjoy in Kyoto Prefecture once you venture beyond the former Imperial capital. Uji is of such gem sites.
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5 easy-to-make recipes using sweet Okinawan brown sugar

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
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6 protein-packed breakfasts without eggs

When you’re attempting to add more protein into your life, one of the easiest things to reach for is eggs. Eggs are great. They’re easy, versatile and inexpensive.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka, Takahiro Takiguchi and Illustrations by Annie Kamio
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Conveni Craze: Convenience stores in Japan do it all ... and then some

Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.
Images courtesy of Sugoi Mart
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10 popular Japanese snacks

2020 was a trying year in many ways, but one bright spot was all the specialty tastes that have been released for our favorite Japanese snacks and treats!
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'Tofu is so good in Japan!' Japanese comfort foods foreigners love

When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For some people it might be fried chicken or pizza. There is a great variety of things people might say, but when it comes to Japanese comfort food, many might think of different fried teats like karaage or katsu.
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Let the good times roll! Go veggie with these 12 sushi options

One of the enduring images of Japanese food is of course sushi, which in a way you could call one of the world’s first fast-foods!