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The Fukushima Prefectural Research Institute of Fisheries Resources is a lively place with lofty goals, and many thousands of little fish―supporting the future of local fisheries with research, and raising marine creatures along the way. ...
Sparkling white snow and brisk winds, plus the luxury of onsen baths, this is winter in Japan. Five Must-See Wintertime Spots in Japan Enjoying the seasons is a big part of Japanese culture, and with ...
Visiting the Meiji Shrine? How about Sensoji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, or Kiyomizudera Temple? Do you know what makes a Japanese shrine a shrine, and a Japanese temple a temple? Temples and Shrines – Religion ...
In the midst of a busy day in Tokyo, people stopped and stared at the snow falling thickly on the ground, the perfect time to take pictures of a mysterious new side of Tokyo. Tokyo ...
On March 11th, 2011, the Tohoku earthquake set off an enormous tsunami that assailed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, causing serious damage to the ocean off the coast. In the ten years since then, ...
Arriving at Narita Airport? Don’t miss out on the fun by rushing to Tokyo! Stick around for some great Chiba sightseeing. Does the name “Narita Airport” make you think of Tokyo? Then you might be ...
Traveling in northern Japan? Here are just five of the many great ways to spend your time in Minamiaizu!In past articles, the Japankuru team has gone over Minamiaizu’s delicious food and drinks, and some of the best ways ...
Is your everyday commute getting a little boring? You might want to move to Japan for a chance to use these adorable transportation hubs instead.Japanese train stations are known for their quirks―from the maze-like hubs of ...
In the Aizu area of northern Japanese prefecture Fukushima, the Fukushima Expo Fukuhaku 2020 in Aizu took place over the course of a month this fall, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20. The expo explored ...
San’in is a place where the gods of Japan gather, the footprints of history linger, yokai spirits make their homes, and true love is found. To experience the myths and legends of Japan, head to ...
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