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Feb 10, 20201 min read
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone, Japan An indulgent escape home to 23 unique hot spring baths, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is the perfect introduction to the...
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Feb 10, 20201 min read
Mishima Skywalk
Mishima, Japan Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Mishima Skywalk, the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in Japan. From an elevation of...
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Feb 9, 20201 min read
Chichu Art Museum
Naoshima Island, Japan Visit the Chichu Art museum, constructed in 2004 as a means of rethinking the relationship between humanity and...
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Feb 9, 20201 min read
Benesse House Museum
Naoshima Island, Japan Centered around the concept of a harmonious marriage of nature, art & architecture, the Benesse House Museum is...
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Feb 7, 20201 min read
Saihouji Temple / Moss Garden
Kyoto, Japan Visit Saihouji Temple or Kokedera (Moss Garden/Moss Temple). The temple was listed on the UNESCO world Heritage list in...
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Feb 7, 20201 min read
Tenryuji Temple: In the Heart of Arashiyama
Kyoto, Japan Discover one of Kyoto’s five great Zen Temples - Tenryuji Temple, located in the center of Arashiyama. The temple was built...
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
Asakusa & Sensoji Temple
Tokyo, Japan Observe the traditional city design of Asakusa. Centered around Asakusa Kannon Temple (Sensoji Temple) with a history of...
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
Snacking at Nishiki Market
Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a visit to Nishiki Market, fondly referred to as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’. This narrow shopping street is lined with more...
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Feb 6, 20201 min read
The Ghibli Museum - The Art of Japanese Animation
Tokyo, Japan The Ghibli Museum is an animation and art museum centered on the stunning works of Studio Ghibli, one of Japan’s most famous...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Samurai Museum
Tokyo, Japan Visit the Samurai Museum, a 2-story exhibit depicting nearly 800 years of history relating to Japan’s iconic warrior caste....
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Nezu Museum: Don't you dare miss the gardens here!
Tokyo, Japan Inspect the rare ceramics, textiles, lacquer, sculptures, and bronzes hand–picked by collector Kaichiro Nezu at the Nezu...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation
Tokyo, Japan Visit the National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation. This innovative museum aims to link visitors with cutting-edge...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
The hottest ticket in Tokyo: teamLab Borderless - MORI Digital Art Museum
Tokyo, Japan Visit the MORI Digital Art Museum, where the teamLab team has created Borderless, a transcendent visual experience unlike...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Kubota Itchiku Art Museum
Lake Kawaguchi, Japan Visit the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum, dedicated to Kubota Itchiku, the artist who revived the lost art of Tsujigahan...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
The Loyal Akita: Hachiko Statue
Tokyo, Japan Enjoy a visit to the Hachiko Statue outside Shibuya Station, dedicated to the loyal Akita dog who came to meet his owner, a...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Edo Tokyo Museum
Tokyo, Japan This museum houses various displays that illustrate the history, lifestyle, and culture of Tokyo, including the Edo period...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
21-21 Design Sight
Tokyo, Japan Visit the 21-21 Design Sight Museum with its superb architecture. Designed by legendary Japanese architect Tadao Andao and...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Yanesen
Tokyo, Japan Yanesen is the collective name for the Yanaka, Nezu, and the Sendagi neighborhoods. It’s a great area to explore on foot and...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Day or night Shinjuku is worthy of exploration.
Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan Shinjuku is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo featuring buzzing nightclubs, massive shopping and boasting one of...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Shimokitazawa: A walkable district with an eclectic mix of activities
Tokyo, Japan Visit Shimokitazawa, a quirky, youth-oriented neighborhood found on the Western-end of Tokyo. This bohemian district is...
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