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If you’re keen on exploring one of Japan’s lesser-known getaways, look no further than Ine, a quaint fishing village in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Nestled along the Ine Bay between the mountains and the sea, Ine was once part of the ancient trade route between China and Kyoto. On a visit to Ine, you’ll find locals heading out for a day’s work upon the lapping waves, casting their lines and fishing nets. The year-round stillness of the sea makes Ine’s distinguishing characteristic possible: funaya, wooden boat houses that sit directly on the water. Enjoy Ine Like a LocalIt’s believed that funay...
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Some places have ghost towns. Nagasaki has a ghost island—the uninhabited Hashima Island. It’s referred to by locals as Gunkanjima, or Battleship Island, for its similar appearance to a warship when seen from a distance. Since 2009, tours have been running to the deserted mining island, undisturbed since residents abandoned their homes leaving everything from shoes to electronics to lesson-filled blackboards. Battleship IslandWalking around the crumbling grocery stores and peeking into children’s bedrooms covered with rust and weeds, it’s an eerie glimpse of the imprint of human life on our en...
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A trip to Tokyo can get crazy—from the brightly lit, confusing parade of neon lights and pedestrian-heavy streets of Kabukicho to Harajuku’s wild fashion and the bustling crowds hurrying across Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing.These attractions show up on most tourists’ bucket lists, but Japan’s capital city—home to some 14 million people—is even more extensive than you might think. Tokyo truly has it all, with landscapes that include sweeping mountains, lush forests and even subtropical islands.A view from the top floors of the Tocho, or Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku—the talle...
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Higashiyama Onsen is a historical onsen (hot spring) town located on the eastern outskirts of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture. More than 1,300 years old, the town’s healing waters have been a respite for Buddhist priests, noble samurai, and weary travelers alike.Today, Higashiyama Onsen is known as one of Tohoku’s top three onsen resorts. About 15 different hot spring hotels and ryokan (traditional inn) and hotels sit along the tranquil Yu River, nestled in a scenic valley. The old-style wooden ryokan are the best option, as they give you the impression of stepping back in time and make yo...
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