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Food & Dining Depachika Guide: Japanese Department Store Food Halls Depachika, the basement food floors of Japanese department stores, present the most concentrated display of premium... 2025-10-28
Living in Japan Japan Garbage Sorting for Residents: The Complete System Residential garbage sorting in Japan divides waste into four to eight categories depending on municipality. The basic... 2025-10-28
Practical Travel Japan Night Bus Guide: Saving Money on Overnight Routes Overnight buses departing Tokyo's Basta Shinjuku terminal around 10 PM reach Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and other cities by... 2025-10-28
Travel by Region Kumano Kodo Trail: Walking Japan's Ancient Pilgrimage Route The Kumano Kodo is a network of pilgrimage trails crossing the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama, Nara, and Mie prefectures,... 2025-10-28
Travel by Region Onomichi Temple Walk: Hillside Shrines and Cat Alley Onomichi cascades down a steep hillside overlooking the Onomichi Channel, a narrow strait separating Honshu from the... 2025-10-28
Food & Dining Ramen Guide Japan: Styles, Shops and How to Order Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen uses a clear brown broth flavored with soy sauce, typically chicken or pork based, with thin... 2025-10-28
Seasonal Summer in Japan Survival Guide: Beating the Heat and Humidity July and August temperatures in Tokyo and Osaka regularly exceed 35 degrees Celsius with humidity above 70 percent,... 2025-10-28
Culture & History Tanabata Star Festival: Wishes, Decorations and Events Tanabata celebrates the once-yearly meeting of the star-crossed lovers Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair), separated... 2025-10-28
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