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Nicola's Japanese Travels by Nicola, staff writer of japan-guide.com 2009/02/20 - Ryokan Meals I really enjoy eating in Japan generally, but some of my favourite meals have been at ryokan. read all 2009/02/05 - Shinsekai Shinsekai's glory days may be long gone, but it still offers visitors great value, delicious food and bright lights. read all 2009/01/07 - Daruma Ichi Takasaki's daruma market is a fun, all night event with more daruma dolls than you've ever seen in one place. read all 2008/11/05 - Nikko Nikko is a popular sightseeing destination year round, but it is especially busy during the autumn leaf season. read all 2008/10/07 - Lake Mashu and Kussharo In search of better shades and brighter hues, we headed northeast to Akan National Park's two other famous lakes, Mashuko and Kussharoko. read all 2008/09/08 - Tamagawa Onsen Taking a bath in Japan's most acidic onsen; Tamagawa Onsen in Akita Prefecture is both pleasant, and a little painful. read all 2008/08/06 - Hiroshima on August 6th Visiting Hiroshima and attending the Peace Memorial Ceremony held to commemorate the explosion of the atomic bomb on August 6th is an exceptional experience. read all 2008/07/22 - Dewa Sanzan An overnight stay at Saikan offers visitors the opportunity to spend the night on Mount Haguro, one of the three sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains. read all 2008/06/09 - Kumano Sanzan and Pilgrimage Trails The Kumano Sanzan were a destination for pilgrims as early as 1000 years ago. Originally, only those with considerable money and time could afford the trip. Today, the area attracts all sorts, from onsen lovers to the adventurous few completing multi day mountain treks. read all 2008/05/19 - May Grand Sumo I spent about nine hours watching sumo in one day. Besides the fast-paced bouts and the crowd-watching opportunities afforded by the other spectators, there are many things for the visitor to appreciate. read all 2008/04/28 - Fushimi Inari Taisha During my first trip to Kyoto, I visited Fushimi Inari Taisha's kilometers of torii gates. read all 2008/04/11 - Nikko One of the most impressive (and most visited) shrines in Japan is in Nikko, two hours north of Tokyo in Tochigi prefecture. read all 2008/04/08 - Sakura Season I began this sakura season as something of a disbeliever. While I certainly imagined the blossoming period to be lovely, I wondered whether the 'sakura hype' could match the sakura reality. read all

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