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Japanese travel

Japan has many wonderful travel destinations filled with Japanese culture and sights. This Japanese teachers' blog category introduces some of these.

熊本旅行 A trip to Kumamoto Prefecture Japan By KAMIOKA Chiho  昨年の10月に、熊本に旅行に行きました。 熊本市は熊本城や水前寺公園で有名なところですが、 緑が多くとても美しい街です。...
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Top tourist sites in Japan Miyajima island in Hiroshima is one of the top five places for tourists to visit in Japan. Another top site is the Atomic Bomb museum in Hiroshima. This means that Hiroshima has a couple of world renowned places that are a must-see for sightseeing trips to Japan. The other places that are on the list are the city of Kyoto which used to be the imperial capital of Japan ...
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Wildlife in Hokkaido The island of Hokkaido in the north of Japan is home to a variety of indigenous wildlife. There are unique species of bear, deer and fox as well as a number of plants that cannot be found anywhere else. In this blog by Japanese teacher Sayuri Itaya, the teacher introduces a very cute animal that can be found in Hokkaido prefecture. Please read the blog in Japanese, study the...
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Food accessories in Japan Soy sauce containers and dispensers come in all shapes and sizes in Japan. It is a sub-culture in itself. Part of the charm of Washoku or Japanese cuisine is the way in which it is presented. From colorful side dishes to stylish tableware, you can enjoy more than just the food. In this blog for Japanese learners, Japanese teacher Sachiko Someya introduces one ‘accessor...
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New types of tourism in Japan This has been a difficult time for the tourism economy of many countries. And as the world slowly recovers, there may be some changes in the types of tourism that are popular. Going to crowded spots with the generic sites of temples and historical buildings may become less popular. And ways of connecting our 'at home' enjoyment with our outdoor activities may become...
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