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  Todai-ji in Nara! Plenty to See in Historical Todaiji – Daibutsu, Kongorikishi, Tempyo Art Museum!

  Todai-ji Temple is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Nara. This is a temple of the Kegon School of …
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  Tokyo Tower, the Symbol of Tokyo. Let’s Visit This Famous Spot!

  Tokyo Tower is a tower whose official name is Nihon Denpato (Japanese radio tower). It is located in Shiba Koe…
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  The 5 MUST-SEE Places in Kyoto!

  ・No. 5 Ginkaku-ji Ginkakuji is located in Sakyo Ward Kyoto, officially named Jisho-ji. The Buddhist temple is…
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  The Top Ten Landmarks in Japan – From the Historical to the Modern!

  There are a lot of famous buildings in the world. Japan has its share of beautiful buildings; from the histori…
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  Nakameguro Airbnb! Metro access, convenient location, full amenities – the ultimate accommodation in Tokyo

  There is a fascinating accommodation in Nakameguro, Tokyo. It is easily accessible, comes with full amenities,…
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  Kawara | Japanese tiles are cool! Protecting the home with its ominous presence.

  Japanese tiles have been loved a long time. Other countries have a long history of tile making also, but in e…
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  Meiji Jingu | A shrine honoring Emperor Meiji, who opened Japan to the world

  In Yoyogi, there is a soothing spot with abundant greenery in the center of the big city. It's the Meiji Jingu…
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  Fusuma | Sliding doors that are a work of art and a way of life

  Fusuma is home decor very much indispensable in a Japanese home. Fusuma can be used as a wall to partition sp…
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  Nakano Broadway | Home to the Otaku subculture! Check out this retro shopping center

  Have you ever heard of Otaku? Otaku are people who are more absorbed with certain interests way more than regu…
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  Jindaiji | Discover the Oasis in Big City Tokyo

  There are a lot of skyscrapers in Tokyo, its's a big city far from natural. There are, however, still many pla…