Tono Valley, Japan
About Tono, a rural town in Iwate Prefecture famous for its thatched farmhouses, folklore and kappa.
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A Complete Guide to the Japan Rail Pass
Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it? Here's a complete guide to the JR Pass, including cost comparisons, how to get it, and how to use it!
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A Real-Life Enchanted Forest (Japan) - New York Times
"IN ORDER TO see one of the oldest living trees on earth in one of the oldest evergreen forests in the world, you must first fly two hours from Tok...
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Nearly 80 Percent of Japan's Airbnbs Were Just Removed - Condé Nast Traveler
Home-sharing giant Airbnb has taken down at least 62,000 listings in the wake of Japan's strict new rules on home-sharing.
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Discover Osaka: sushi, tattoos, and a flourishing nightlife | The Economist
Japan’s second city has become the country's fastest growing tourist hotspot. Famed for its food, Osaka stands apart from other cities in Japan. A ...
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Why Are Japan’s Cherry Blossom Trees Blooming in Fall? | Smart News | Smithsonian
Two typhoons followed by warm weather may have triggered Japan’s iconic trees to blossom months ahead of schedule
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Tourists Are Causing Headaches In Japan
Until recently, Japan didn’t have much of an influx of foreign tourists. Now, it does, and with that comes problems. "With the rise of Japan’s n...
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10 of the best books set in Japan – that will take you there | Literary trips
10 of the best books set in Japan – that will take you there | Literary trips | The Guardian
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