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Did you know?: Japan has a national holiday for mountains

Every year, 8.6 million Japanese climb the more than 15,000 mountains and 200 volcanos, which share about 70 percent of the Japanese archipelago.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Watch out for habu snakes on Okinawa!

With the temperature being what it is in Okinawa, there’s always a chance of encountering habu snakes in no matter what season you go out on the island.

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VIDEO| A quick trip to Okinawa's Kume Island

If you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes. Here's a beautiful Okinawan island to check out.

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Speakin' Japanese: Let’s go hiking!

Though mountain hiking might not be on the top of the list for your getaway destinations, a breath of fresh air and lush green forests make a trip for some exercise worthwhile.

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My Paradise: Riding the waves and hitting the slopes in Japan

The military can be a great travel agency. My family has been stationed overseas for the last 9 years, first to Hawaii, then Germany, and now, Japan. In Hawaii, I learned how to surf.

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My Paradise: Backpacking adventure through gorges, alpines in Japan

Taking inspiration from YouTube travel adventures, our sights were set on traversing Toyama and experience the beauties within.

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Hiking Japan's highlands

As you near the summit the breeze caresses your face and the air gets clearer with every step. Finally, you reach the peak. Taking a deep breath, you eye the conquered mountainside and panoramic view of natural beauty.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Let’s go hiking!

In Japan, summer is the season of beach days, freezing kakigori and long hikes. School’s out and families are out and about enjoying the break. Why not take a nice, cool hike in the surrounding mountains? The following words and phrases will help you enjoy your hike in Japan.

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These spicy Japanese snacks are fire

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.

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Okinawa Family Mart finds way to customers’ heart

Philip Troussier, the French coach who led Japan in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, blamed the weakness of young Japanese soccer players on convenience stores.

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Can't eat in restaurants? Okinawa spots to enjoy your to-go meals

Since the arrival of COVID-19, we’ve had to change a lot of our usual pastimes and activities. Dining at restaurants in is not really a good option right now.

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Had too much to drink? Japanese have cure for hangover

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.