Niseko Skiing
Skiing in Hokkaido is said to be one of the best in the world. Enjoy some chilling pictures of snow.
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a notion, a landmark, an event. Forever linked to that fatal August day.
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Sapporo Snowfestival
Each year, Sapporo is the capital of snow. Enormous statues and replicas of buildings are copied - in snow.
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Miyajima
One of the most typically Japanese places of Japan. Find out why a visit to Myajima should take hours.
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Mount Fuji
The view was, well, less than perfect when I finally made it up to the top of Mt. Fuji.
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Sumo wrestling
If you want to experience Japan at its most traditional, open your mind and try to get carried away in one of the sumo wrestling tournaments.
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Naritasan
Visit the serenity of a templecomplex in the heart of Narita.
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Tokyo Subway
With hundreds of thousands of passengers each day, the Tokyo Subway must be organized extremely well.
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Shakotan National Park
The rugged coastline of Hokkaido has some dramatic scenery on offer.
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Japanese people
At times incomprehensible, yet often accessible, Japanese people are part of the attraction of Japan.
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Sapporo Art Park
Sapporo is the capital of the outdoor island of Hokkaido, so it is appropriate that are is presented in a park.
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Daisetsuzan National Park
A perfect place for long hikes with great views, Daisetsuzan merits a visit from any nature lover.
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Onsen
A visit to a Japanese hot bath or onsen is a must for any visitor to this country.
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Sapporo Dome
Venue of the 2002 Soccer World Cup, the Sapporo Dome is a very new and modern sports complex.
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Sounkyo Canyon
On the Northern side of Daisetsuzan National Park sits Sounkyo and the Sounkyo Canyon, full of waterfalls and steep cliffs.
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Path of Philosophy
In the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, one of the things to do is to walk down the Path of Philosophy, flanked by many tempels.
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Tsukiji Central Fish Market
One of the main sights in the metropolis of Tokyo, the fish market of Tsukiji gives a good impression of where your sushi comes from - but you can find much more than just tuna here.
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Capsule Hotel
Normally used for workaholics or drunkards who cannot make it home, capsule hotels are common in Japanese cities. It is an adventure in itself to actually sleep in one.
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Nishi Shinjuku architecture
Nishi-Shinjuku is the area in Tokyo where you can find modern architecture and art - giving it a futuristic appearance. Walking around this area is a pleasant way to explore.
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Harajuku Cosplay
A visit to Harajuku on a Sunday will give you an exciting look into Japanese cosplay: young people dressing up in bizarre costumes. You can easily spend several hours just watching a never ending parade of characters.
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