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Kyoto by the Sea: Discover the Origins of Japan’s Cultural Traditions The marks of history cut deep in the Tango Peninsula of northern Kyoto Prefecture. Dubbed…
Secret Kyoto: A Guide to the Area’s Countryside and Lesser Known Attractions Travelers flock to Kyoto for the temples, shrines, and geisha – all certainly must-see cultural points – but few tourists realize that there ’s…
Pokapoka Farm-inn: Fresh Air and Produce in Rural Kyoto Prefecture As Cat Stevens plays on the radio, Kampei Kushida leans over the rustic wood table…
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The Dorm Hostel Osaka: Heaven for Bibliophilic Budget Travelers You’ll find The Dorm Hostel Osaka smack dab in the…
Meet, Speak and Play with Maiko Entertainers in Kyoto Maiko, or apprentice geisha, are professional entertainers who attend to…
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24 Hours in Nara: A Self-Guided Tour to Explore the City in One Day Plenty of people have heard of the city of Nara,…
48 Hours in Kyoto: A Guide to the City’s Quieter Side All right. It’s your first time in Japan and after…
