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Japan Olympic Museum

Japan Olympic Museum

Sherilyn Siy

The Olympic flame lit from a sacred site in ancient Olympia in Greece is kept alive at the Japan Olympic Museum. Learn more a...

Tokyo
Matsue's Kounkaku

Matsue's Kounkaku

Kim

Matsue's Kounkaku was built to entertain the Emperor of Japan in the early 1900s. Since then, it's been a venue for events ho...

Shimane
The Star Festival 2024

The Star Festival 2024

Kim

The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors t...

Kyoto
What's Niigata Sign

What's Niigata Sign

Kim

The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved...

Niigata
Nishi-Ogikubo

Nishi-Ogikubo

Paul McInnes

Sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji is the atmospheric town of Nishi-Ogikubo which, until recently, has been criminally ...

Tokyo
Tottori's Jinpukaku

Tottori's Jinpukaku

Kim

Tottori's Jinpukaku is a European-style two storied building, which was constructed over eight months starting in September o...

Tottori
Koshigaya City Guide

Koshigaya City Guide

Elizabeth S

Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture is an easy day trip just 30 kilometers from Tokyo. Koshigaya is a shopping destination, wi...

Saitama