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How to meet the Yakuza (if you dare)

How to meet the Yakuza (if you dare)

There are hundreds of things to see and do in Japan "“ try some real sushi, climb Mount Fuji, explore the ancient temples of Kyoto or watch the monkeys bathe in the hot springs of Nagano. But if, like me, you've seen way too many gangster movies, you might also...

Eye on Saitama, Japan

Eye on Saitama, Japan

North of Tokyo in Saitama The Suburb of Saitama Driving through the suburbs of Tokyo, the roadside is dotted with familiar sites such as: an auto body shop, a town barber and clusters of modest suburban houses, each with a lone fruit tree in the front yard. It could...

Japan Week Festival at Grand Central Terminal

Japan Week Festival at Grand Central Terminal

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Japan Week, a public-private partnership that promotes Japanese culture, food and beverages to encourage tourism to Japan, today announced its 2013 program that will take place at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall on March...

How to Stay in Japan’s Ryokan

How to Stay in Japan’s Ryokan

A View of the Ryokan     Ryokan Basics Traditional Japanese inns, or ryokans, originated in the Edo period (1603-1868), but are still alive and well today in the island nation, allowing modern day travelers to experience centuries-old customs, like sleeping...

Japan’s New Tourism Landmarks

Japan’s New Tourism Landmarks

(New York, NY, November 3, 2011) -- Japan's recent new tourism landmarks will signify Japan's cultural and industrial richness.  Cherishing the unique history as well as advancing the efficient technology, the new facilities showcase Japan's both past...

Visit Japan’s New Family Destinations

Visit Japan’s New Family Destinations

(New York, NY, November 9, 2011) -- With large varieties of cultural attractions, Japan awaits family travelers.  There will be more facilities opening in Japan in the coming year that will entertain both young and old. CMAGLEV and Railway Park Known as the country...

Updates From Tokyo

Updates From Tokyo

(New York, NY, September 22, 2011) -- Japan's capital city never stops in fall and winter.  Tokyo, where old and new cohabits, evolves with more innovative, cultural and creative facilities. Be Magical at the Tokyo DisneySea: The Tokyo DisneySea ® Park, a part...

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