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Make some wonderful memories and have your fill of Japan’s unique gourmet food and shopping – there’s Japanese cuisine, ekiben lunch boxes, meals made with fresh ingredients, souvenir stores in hot spring areas, and more!
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Nagasaki: Quiet Islands where Cultures Collide
Nagasaki, part of Kyushu and located on the Southwestern tip of Japan, has been a center for cultural exchange for centuries. From the historical architecture that dots the miles of coastline to the flavors of everyday life, Nagasaki has been molded and defined by its connection to the world outside Japan.
Come Visit Nagoya Castle!!
Highlights Introduced by Toshiie Maeda of the Nagoya Omotenashi BushotaiWalk the Town with a Local Hero—–.
To truly understand a town’s charms, ask those who bring it to life!
In this article we’ll be introducing history and culture known only to those who are deeply rooted in the community.
This time, we will be guided around Nagoya Castle by a warrior from Nagoya.
In a district abuzz with businesspeople in their thousands by day and night, they have their quiet spaces to unwind in the daytime and dazzling venues to light up the night. We asked the local merchants’ association chiefs of Shimbashi, famous for its buildings and boulevards, for their top tips for a good time here.
Hell Steaming Workshop KANNAWA
Experience and taste “Hell Steamed Cuisine” using the power of hot springs!
A wonderland filled with saké and Niigata cuisine, right inside the station
Pokopen Yokocho / Omoide Soko (Pokopen Alley / Storehouse of Memories)
Visit a bustling Japanese side street filled with nostalgia from 70 years ago
Takayama Asaichi (Morning Markets)
One of the best morning markets in Japan, which offers visitors the chance to interact with locals
An unconventional, traditional local specialty born from the spirit of omotenashi
You can experience Furano-produced food while getting close to the nature of Hokkaido
An Obihiro original! This local dish has long been loved by the local residents
Discover Otokoyama’s 350 years of history and the tradition of sake brewing
The Namba area of Osaka’s exemplary downtown district that has flourished since the Edo period
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Nagasaki: Quiet Islands where Cultures Collide
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Exploring the “impregnable fortress”, Kumamoto Castle！
Highlights Introduced by Princess Yaso of the Kumamoto-jo Omotenashi Bushotai -
Come Visit Nagoya Castle!!
Highlights Introduced by Toshiie Maeda of the Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai -
Discover Kochi’s Shimanto Region on the Rail Less Traveled
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Discoveries and experiences beyond the World Expo?!
CHECK OUT THE REAL PAVILION OF TOTTORI!