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Hama Rikyu Garden in Tokyo

Craft Beer Japan: Shuzenji

Craft beer and idyllic countryside

Craft Beer Japan

Chasing the high life in Chino

The hunt for moss, waterfalls and delicious food

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Nagoya Castle’s Masterpiece, The Honmaru Goten Palace

On June 8, the reconstructed palace at Nagoya Castle was fully opened to the public

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Tokyo Summer Escape: Karuizawa Day Trip

Escaping from Tokyo's summer heat

Cruising Tokyo’s Waterways

Travelling between some of Tokyo's most popular attractions by boat

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A Stroll Through Kawagoe

Strolling through Kawagoe, a historic town of warehouses 30 minutes from Tokyo

Churches of Nagasaki to get World Heritage status

Sites related to the hidden Christians are expected to become Japan’s latest World Heritage site this summer.

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2018 Cherry Blossoms

Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across Japan

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Craft Beer Japan: Shibuya

Exploring the beers of Tokyo’s Shibuya district.

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Wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park

Seasonal flowers two hours from Tokyo