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The Mysterious Stalactite Cave on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa: Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 06/30/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Ishigaki island is a beautiful tropical paradise, geographically close to Taiwan—one of the islands of Okinawa. The Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave is one unique attraction that is perfect for a cool retreat from Okinawa’s heat. […]

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‘Art of the Sun – Tarō Okamoto’s Public Art-“ exhibition at Tarō Okamoto Memorial Museum in Tokyo | Travel to Japan from Canada

Taro Okamoto, known for his avant-garde sculptures and paintings, is one of Japan’s most famous modern artists. His home and studio were, after his death in 1996, opened to the public in the form of […]

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Tojin Baka in Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, Japan | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 06/08/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Tojin Baka (唐人墓) Off the highway, along the coast from Ishigaki City in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, is the colourful Chinese-style tomb memorial of Tojin Baka. This memorial is dedicated to a group of […]

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Okinawa Travel Guide: Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 06/07/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Ishigaki Island Ishigaki Island (石垣島, Ishigakijima) is the main island of the Yaeyama Islands and the region’s transportation hub. Ishigaki City, Japan’s southernmost city, is the only urban center of the Yaeyama Islands and the […]

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Japanese Iris, Kakitsubata is at Full Bloom at Nezu Museum’s Garden in Tokyo Nezu Museum | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 06/02/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Nezu Kaichirō was the president of Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. Born in Yamanashi, Kaichirō became interested in art early in life. He founded the Nezu Museum to conserve and exhibit the collection of pre-modern Japanese […]

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Michelin-Starred French Restaurant, Azure 45 with Tokyo Views | Travel to Japan from Canada

Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Restaurants Travel Japan 05/31/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

From Azure 45, one overlooks from the 45th floor the city of Tokyo while enjoying an East meets West dining experience. The Michelin-starred restaurant, led by Chef de cuisine Shintaro Miyazaki, presents to customers aesthetically […]

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Hitachi Seaside Park in the Ibaraki Prefecture | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 05/30/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Located in the area facing the Pacific Ocean, in the city of Hitachinaka, Hitachi Seaside Park (ひたち海浜公園, Hitachi Kaihin Kōen) is a spacious park in the Ibaraki Prefecture, featuring a variety of green spaces and […]

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Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing「HANAMI」 in Japan: Guide to Shinjuku Gyoen Park

JAPAN Travel Japan 05/05/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

There are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of spring in Japan—‘hanami’, being one of them, which literally translates to “flower viewing”—surely everybody’s favorite Japanese tradition. The arrival of cherry blossoms is a […]

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Sakura in Spring – A Trip to Kawazu, Japan | Travel to Japan from Canada

JAPAN Travel Japan 04/14/2019 by Winnie Luong (Foods and Travel Blogger)

One of the most breathtaking sights of Japan are the beautiful sakura which bloom in the spring time. Ranging from hues of white, pink, and even yellow, cherry blossom season draws visitors mainly throughout the […]

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Gourmet Dining in Tokyo – Yakiniku Jambo Hanare | Travel to Japan from Canada

Food FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Our Picks Sushi Travel Japan 03/28/2019 by Winnie Luong (Foods and Travel Blogger)

When it comes to gourmet dining, Tokyo boasts a vast dining scene ranging from regional Japanese cuisine to award winning dining establishments. Yakiniku Jambo Hanare is no exception – it is one of the top […]

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