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Exploring Japan: Land of Rising Sun's most attractive prefectures

What are the most attractive prefectures in Japan? Every year, more and more people from all around the world choose Japan as their next travel destination.
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Ramen Linya on Okinawa offers Kyoto-style 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.
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Another quiet Golden Week in Japan thanks to third state of emergency

To curb the infections from COVID-19, the Government of Japan declared the nation’s third state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo Prefectures last week. The status means another quiet holiday vacation the second year in a row.
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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 have been impressing foreign visitors for ages.
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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.
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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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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let’s eat mango

If you have not noticed, mango is reaching peak ripeness on Okinawa.
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Why Japanese curry loved by foreigners, locals

Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.
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VIDEO| Recipe for Okinawa's umukuji tempura

Umukuji tempura, or umukuji andagi, is an Okinawan snack food commonly sold at local supermarkets.
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Southern Kitchen: Ms. DD’s Sweet Cornbread

This recipe is one of my family favorites. It goes great with chili and any kind of soup. It's excellent alongside collard greens, beans and rice or by itself with a little milk.
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Mama LuLu's Italian garlic bread recipe

It's easy to prep while you're cooking the rest of dinner and then pop it in the oven after everything else is ready! Enjoy!
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Give healthy twists on your breakfast

Looking to spice up your breakfast recipes? Try one of these luscious nectarine smoothies or add natural sweetness to your waffles with a little sweet potato.