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Karuizawa is a serene and upscale resort town in Nagano Prefecture. It’s accessible in just over an hour by bullet train from Tokyo, making it a perfect day trip destination. It has made a name for itself as a summer mountain resort town near the active volcano, Mount Asama, an image that came about for it in the late 1800s. Its main draw during summer is because its relatively high altitude makes it a cool escape from the overbearing heat of Tokyo and its surroundings. There’s a little bit of something for everyone in Karuizawa. While it is widely known for its upmarket and westernized atmosp...
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With the Aomori City harbor on one side and Tsugaru Peninsula on the other side, Aomori Bay is a nexus of Nebuta floats and shamisen music, towered over by one of the prefecture’s longest bridges. Aomori is famous for its lantern-lit Nebuta Festival, which traditionally draws up to three million visitors annually. However, several prominent landmarks are within the city’s bayside area, including the triangle-shaped tourist center, ASPAM and the soaring Aomori Bay Bridge, designed to convey a similar “A for Aomori” appearance with its suspension cables. Strolling along the boardwalk will take y...
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Hometown to the creator of Doraemon, the once castle town of Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture is a great place to visit for traditional sights and serene spots. While Takaoka is in an area known for its dense snowfall, with snow typically falling from December through to March, there is plenty to be seen in the sunnier months, such as the Takaoka Castle Ruins and the Takaoka Art Museum. The city was historically known for its thriving metal industry, particularly its copper production, which continues to this day. The city’s excellent track record with copper is precisely why the iconic Takaoka Da...
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After the chances of more federal stimulus checks faded away, several states came up with their own stimulus program. Now, many cities and counties have also come up with their own stimulus program. Many of these coronavirus stimulus checks from cities and counties, however, are not the usual stimulus payment, but rather, a new type. Q3 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Guaranteed Income Coronavirus Stimulus Checks From CitiesIn the universal basic income concept, all residents of the area get the same amount of money. The Alaska Permanent Fund is a very good example of the univers...
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Paris (AFP) - So-called urban heat islands expose Black Americans in US cities to twice as much additional warming during the summer as whites, a discrepancy with potentially serious health implications, researchers said Tuesday. From June through August in 175 cities accounting for 65 percent of the US population, districts inhabited mostly by white residents experienced, on average, an extra 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) of warming due to heat-trapping concrete, dark tarmac, and air-conditioning exhaust, they reported in Nature Communications. Black residents, by contrast, end...
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Connoisseurs of Japanese noodles must head north to the capital of Iwate Prefecture, home of the “Three Great Noodles of Morioka.” Criss-crossed by rivers and hemmed in by mountains, Morioka has been nicknamed “the capital of forest and water” for its natural beauty. A generous array of festivals truly makes this city come alive with color and excitement. Morioka cherry blossomsThe Ishiwarizakura, or rock-splitting cherry tree, is Morioka’s most intriguingly unique attraction, and a national treasure of Japan. Located on the grounds of the district courthouse, it’s a beautiful 400-year-old che...
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Johnson Town in Iruma, Saitama, is a picture-perfect recreation of a small American town straight out of the 1950s. Neatly trimmed lawns separate period-style wooden houses, vintage cars are parked at the most scenic spots, and restaurants sell homemade burgers.Although Johnson Town feels American, all the residents and shopkeepers are Japanese. It’s an American dreamland made by Japanese for Japanese, which is further part of the town’s charm.Things to see and doJohnson Town is an easy day trip from Tokyo, offering scenery that feels like walking through the sets of Leave it to Beaver while o...
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Each year, GaijinPot Travel compiles a list of Japan’s best destinations for the upcoming year based on current Japan travel trends and what local governments, business owners, and communities are doing to attract visitors. The 2020 list included wild river rapids, elegant train rides, and more cup ramen than you can ever imagine, but it was sacred Wakayama that won tourists’ hearts.Due to COVID-19, people have been cooped up for far too long. Thus, 2021 destinations are for anyone looking for an escape. Quiet towns, secluded woods, mammoth lakes, and lonely mountain tops, whether you want to ...
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Shrouded in the valleys of northern Akita, the town of Fujisato is a gateway to one of Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Shirakami Sanchi. This charming town is famous for its diverse hiking trails, fishing spots, Suffolk lamb, and enchanting waterfalls. It’s the perfect spot to mark on a Tohoku road trip!Shirakami SanchiJust near the town center, the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage Conservation Center Fujisato Kan (Map) is a great starting point if you’re considering a day of hiking in Fujisato’s prestigious woods. You can learn more about the forest’s history and ecosystem through m...
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Aizuwakamatsu in western Fukushima Prefecture is known for its pristine landscapes, quality sake, traditional crafts, and rich samurai history. It’s a bustling former castle town with friendly locals deeply proud of their history and culture. Home to thousand-year-old hot springs, lakes swimming with swans, and the last refuge of loyal samurai, Aizuwakamatsu is worthy of history buffs and nature lovers alike.Aizuwakamatsu CastleTsuruga Castle (also called Aizuwakamatsu Castle) is Aizuwakamatsu’s symbol and city center. Once the seat of the powerful Aizu Domain, it was the site of the Battle of...
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