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Tucked in the cracks of Kyoto’s biggest nightlife strip is a warmer side to the city, with home-style cooking, old wooden buildings and laid-back regulars.
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08 May 2012
According to locals, stopping at each station along this commuter rail loop is the best way to get to know the Japanese capital.
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13 April 2012
Japanese distilleries are producing some of the best whiskies in the world, with Nikka Whisky’s Yoichi distillery laying the foundation for the industry.
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12 April 2012
Japan has nearly 150 cafes that house anywhere from 12 to 24 cats, but cuddling with the kitties does not come cheap.
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03 April 2012
The large Asian population, combined with a rapidly developing middle class in a period of economic growth, is spurring demand for more and cheaper flights.
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02 April 2012
The ski resort of Niseko, famous for the quality and consistency of its light, powdery snow, has one of the longest seasons in Japan with most runs staying open until early May.
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26 March 2012
While there are still scars from the 11 March earthquake and tsunami, visitor numbers are slowly returning to normal, particularly in the country's southern and far northern regions.
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14 March 2012
Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country.
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09 March 2012
Modern travellers can stay in ancient sanctuaries that have been providing solace to weary pilgrims for centuries.
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09 March 2012
In a city known for its affinity for tea, owner-run cafes – which take both coffee and the space in which it is consumed very seriously -- are flourishing.
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08 March 2012
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