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Japan has, what you've never experienced - Japan

Japan is a island country surrounded by the sea in the circumference.
Trade and exchange with foreign countries were restricted severely till the 19th century.

Therefore, Japan is different from the country where many people usually live, and has a unique culture, way of life, food and .... that you have never seen, heard, touched, felt or smelled.

Why don’t you visit Japan to create your new experiences?

Where to visit

1. Kyusyu Region, is the best place to visit in Japan.
1) Fukuoka-ken, the Gateway for future
2) Saga-ken, to find hidden history of Japan
3) Nagasaki-ken, feel European cultures
4) Kumamoto-ken, a dynamic natural beauty can be experienced
5) Oita-ken, has a Hot Sprong Mecca Beppu and rural village of Yufuin
6) Miyazaki-ken, is a Mecca for Honeymooners
7) Kagoshima-ken, has rich tourist resources
8) Okinawa-ken

2.Tokyo - Kyoto route is recommended for first time visitors
1) A few days
Tokyo and around Tokyo such as Tochigi-ken(Nikko, Nasu), Kanagawa-ken (Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura), or Chiba-ken(Narita).
2) Another days
Kyoto and if you have more time Nara or Osaka is recommended.

3. Western Honnsyu Region, is located at west- side of Kyoto and Osaka, has many festinating destinations.
1) Wakayama-ken, enjoy a hiking at Kumano-kodo and Koya-san
2) Hyogo-ken (Himeji) has a World Heritage, Himeji Castle
3) Okayama-ken, Kurashiki and beatiful coast line
4) Hiroshima-ken, must visit site is World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine
5) Yamaguchi-ken

4. Shikoku and Seto-naikai Region, has the pilgrims site.
1) Kagawa-ken
2) Kochi-ken
3) Ehime-ken
4) Tokushima-ken

What to do

1) Onsen, is a hot spring that many Japanese love.
2) Cherry blossom, Hanami in Spring season
3) Mochitsuki, making a rice cake, is a traditional ceremony.
4) Sumo, is a Japan’s National Sport
5) Gamblings
- Keirin, Track cycling race
- Motorboat racing, called Kyotei
- Horse Racing

6) Eating
- Ekiben, is a lunch boxed meals sold on trains
- Takoyaki, is a Japanese fast food
- Ramen, is one of the popular noodles
- MacDonald's, you can find it at any places
- Kentucky Fried Chicken, serves you a refreshments
- Vending machines, for drinks, food, and ...
- Fast food stall, at the train station

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Intro Updated Dec 5, 2007
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snuggie Jul 6, 2010 at 5:31 AM

Nice page on Japan.Really hope to visit one day :)
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volopolo Dec 31, 2007 at 12:29 PM

Happy new year 2008! Nikos from Greece and Emmy from Thailand.
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Samarkand-74 Nov 6, 2007 at 8:57 AM

I just came back from a two week holiday and have been searching all over for Big Boy but sadly enough we didn´t find any place called that. In which town did you visit that chain? Did the name maybe stand in Kanji?? Just want to know for our next visit.
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CHAMPY Oct 26, 2007 at 4:13 PM

That a nice HP u have. those one is very complete about what spot to visit in Japan ! Kyoto is one of my list of the place to see for sure. I ll be back to keep informing on ur fascinating country ! cheers ! lionel
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Mr.Sparkle Apr 16, 2007 at 4:59 AM

I think you know Japan! great page. Come visit my Kanazawa page some time
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npg Nov 23, 2006 at 12:34 AM

thanks for your horse racing tips :-)
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salisbury3933 Apr 16, 2006 at 4:25 PM

Some great pages and pictures. I think you have slightly misunderstood the meaning of 'tourist trap' though. In Japanese it means something like 'kankoukyaku ni takai ryoukin wo fukkakeru mise' or 'kankoukyaku wo kuimono ni suru tokoro'.
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Rabbityama Feb 4, 2006 at 6:17 PM

I can't wait to see more of your Japan pages and pictures! Japan is such a beautiful country!
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dlandt Feb 4, 2006 at 1:30 AM

Nice page but nothing on Tokushima?