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Beautiful Japanese Origami Culture!

September 9, 2023 - 08:37
This time, we picked up the traditional Japanese culture of "Origami" for our coverage. (WAO RYU!ONLY in JAPAN)
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Search team rescues lost American hiker on Mount Fuji's 'bullet climb' trail

September 5, 2023 - 13:38
A foreign tourist attempting to "bullet climb" Mount Fuji without staying overnight, was rescued Tuesday morning after being reported lost by his friend. (News On Japan)
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Record downpours pelt northern Kanto as atmospheric conditions destabilize

September 5, 2023 - 02:38
Warm and damp air has destabilized atmospheric conditions in northern Kanto, prompting weather officials to issue information on record hourly rainfall for some areas in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. (NHK)
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'Rare' Dashi parade celebrates Kishiwada 100th anniversary

September 4, 2023 - 23:13
In a build up to this year's main Kishiwada Danjiri Festival on September 16, a special procession was held on Sunday, featuring 22 Dashi floats. (News On Japan)
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Bulk Shopping! Lesotho ambassador goes on shopping spree at 'Don Quijote'

September 4, 2023 - 18:57
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who has recently arrived from Africa, is hooked on 'Don Quijote'! See what favorite items she's buying in bulk! We also introduce Lesotho Kingdom cuisine and 'sacred dances' at the Ambassador's residence! (News On Japan)
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THE SECRET SIDE TO JAPAN | THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

September 4, 2023 - 18:38
We get to discover a secretive side to Japan that they just don't want us to share with you. We just love seeing and sharing new things - that's the beauty of travel. (TREAD the globe)
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Huge fun on Japan's tiny Enoshima Island

September 4, 2023 - 18:35
Enoshima Island, near the old samurai capital of Kamakura, is a must-see for tourists visiting the area. (stripes.com)
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Bulk Shopping! Lesotho ambassador goes on shopping spree at 'Don Quijote'

September 4, 2023 - 06:49
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who has recently arrived from Africa, is hooked on 'Don Quijote'! See what favorite items she's buying in bulk! We also introduce Lesotho Kingdom cuisine and 'sacred dances' at the Ambassador's residence! (News On Japan)
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Awa Odori, the largest dance festival

September 4, 2023 - 02:37
Awa Odori, the largest dance festival in Japan, sparked controversy this year with the introduction of premium paid seating priced at 200,000 yen ($1,400) per person, which will now be fully refunded after building violations were discovered. (News On Japan)
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Riding Japan’s Hello Kitty Bullet Train | Osaka - Hiroshima

September 4, 2023 - 02:16
Today we are going to be riding the hello kitty bullet train from Osaka to Hiroshima. A 2 day Hiroshima trip! (Solo Solo Travel)
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Amazing Internet Cafe private room with sleeping quarters coming out of the wall | GRAN CUSTOMA

September 4, 2023 - 02:12
This time I stayed in the new wing of the Ueno branch of GRAN CUSTOMA, a hideaway internet café with sleeping bunks that come out of the wall inside the room! (At JAPAN)
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THE SECRET SIDE TO JAPAN | THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

September 4, 2023 - 02:11
We get to discover a secretive side to Japan that they just don't want us to share with you. We just love seeing and sharing new things - that's the beauty of travel. (TREAD the globe)
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Huge fun on Japan's tiny Enoshima Island

September 3, 2023 - 06:36
Enoshima Island, near the old samurai capital of Kamakura, is a must-see for tourists visiting the area. (stripes.com)
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Climbing Mount Fuji: 3,776m of HELL

September 3, 2023 - 06:01
Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain at 3,776m. 10 years after my last attempt, I'm back to ensure Japan's most eccentric man reach the summit in time for his 50th birthday. (Abroad in Japan)
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Japanese cafe introduces power nap pods

September 2, 2023 - 04:20
A cafe in Tokyo’s Harajuku district in Japan has introduced upright sleeping pods for customers needing to catch a few winks. Dubbed Giraffepod, the phone booth-sized pod allows users to nap while standing up, similar to giraffes. (South China Morning Post)
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Scorching Summer! Japan records highest average temperature in 125 years

September 2, 2023 - 03:49
Japan this year recorded the country's highest-ever average temperature since the inception of records in 1898, the weather agency on Friday said. (WION)
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Shibuya tackles menace of public drinking

September 1, 2023 - 03:59
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the culture of "public drinking" around Tokyo's Shibuya Station has been growing among locals and foreigners alike, forcing authorities to crack down on nuisance behaviour. (News On Japan)
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Japanese railways aim to simplify train fares for tourists

August 30, 2023 - 13:42
Tokyu Railways has started a trial of a system that allows passengers to go through ticket gates with their credit cards. One aim is to make it easier for foreign tourists to pay for train fares. (NHK)
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183 teams participate in Nagoya dance festival

August 28, 2023 - 15:17
Nagoya's "Nippon Domannaka Festival," one of the largest team dance events in the region, locally referred to as "domatsuri," was held over the weekend in 15 venues around the city, with participation from 183 teams from both within Japan and overseas. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Overtourism Problem Explained, Kyoto Day-Passes Cut

August 28, 2023 - 05:18
Japan has a problem, overtourism. (ONLY in JAPAN)
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