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Day Trip Ideas: Mitaki-En

27,Aug 2015 Day Trip Ideas

Many people choose to come to Japan to indulge in the cuisine, or to reinvigorate themselves by soaking up the awe-inspiring sights of natural beauty. At Mitaki-en, a restaurant complex that is nestled amongst lush greenery and located on a mountain in Tottori prefecture, it is possible to do both.

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Day Trip Ideas: Katsuyama

23,Aug 2015 Day Trip Ideas

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If you have visited Japan, or been to a Japanese establishment overseas, chances are that you have seen noren before. Noren are traditional Japanese dividers made from fabric, and they are usually dyed and have a special pattern or symbol on them. They come in various shapes and sizes, and have different uses, such as displaying a shop logo, protecting the storefront from the elements, or even preventing smoke and smells from escaping the kitchen to other areas.

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Day Trip Ideas: Kanba no Taki

20,Aug 2015 Day Trip Ideas

Located in a prefectural national park in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Kanba Falls is a beautiful waterfall that has made it onto the list of top 100 Waterfalls in Japan.

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Day Trip Ideas: Ushimado

20,Aug 2015 Day Trip Ideas

Did you know that there are olive gardens in Japan, located on hills in a prime spot overlooking magnificent views of the Seto Inland Sea and nearby islands?

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