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Kaido: Japan’s Historic Roads

In the old days, when there were no trains or cars, people walked Kaido to get between towns. Of course,

The dwindling number of children in Japan is a serious issue, for without any children a country has no future.

If you want to move to Japan, the question you want to ask yourself is probably which city is the

For many a trip to Japan is not complete without a stop in one of the many Buddhist temples dotting

These days, there are many sightseeing trains throughout the Kansai region that offer amenities, such as high-quality seating. One such

Just about every tourist in Japan knows about the ever popular JR Pass. This fantastic ticket is arguably the best

In Japan over the past 10 years, more and more people choose to get marry non-Japanese citizens. Indeed, it becoming

Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, is known for a lot of things: commerce, shopping, food, etc…but what if I told