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Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine

A Day Trip to Nara, Chasing Breathtaking Temples, Shrines, and Deer

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It’s often overshadowed by Kyoto, but a day trip to Nara is a must if you want to see the best of Japan. My jaw dropped as I walked from temple to temple in Nara Park.

Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and more than thousand deer strolling freely in the park: Nara Park took my breath away.

Founded in 710 A.D., over time Nara’s development was strongly affected by influences from China and Korea, and the city soon became the cradle of future Japanese culture and architecture.

Unlikely many cities of Japan, ravaged across the centuries by earthquakes and fires, many historical buildings in Nara survived time, wars and natural disasters. Today, they are one of the most stunning ancient architectural complexes in Asia, a site whose beauty will stick in my memory forever.

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, fascinating cities, unesco whs

A Random Train Journey to Discover a Different Side of Japan

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Would you take a random train in Japan? I did, and it was one of the most interesting experiences I had in this intriguing country. Why a random train journey, you might ask? And why in Japan?  It’s part of who I am. A sign of how for me the meaning of “travel” evolved over …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia

Hiroshima, Atomic Bomb Dome

Hiroshima: Life after the Atomic Bomb

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It happened in Hiroshima. Prejudice is unreasonable and should be avoided, but truth is that as much as I try to overcome it, I still happen to be biased.  When I visited Japan I did not have a precise itinerary. I know I wanted to see Tokyo, Kyoto,  Nara and explore a few more places off the beaten …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, fascinating cities, unesco whs

Kyoto JR Station

How to Travel by Train in Japan: 3 Useful Tips

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If you’re planning a trip to Japan, chances are that you’ll take the opportunity to travel around and discover as much as possible of this captivating country. Japan boasts an extensive train network, but sorting out the different options can be tricky and I spent a lot of time going through the different options and find …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, travel tips

Choreography of a Traditional Japanese Wedding

A Traditional Japanese Wedding in Miyajima

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A sudden quietness fell on the Itsukushima Shrine, the highlight of Miyajima, together with the floating gate. I turned and saw the reason for this silent buzz. A couple was approaching, and we were witnessing a traditional Japanese wedding. The mixed couple – a beautiful Japanese bride and a nice guy who might be British or …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, people & traditions, photography, unesco whs

Japan, Oboke Gorges

A Journey Across Shikoku, to Discover a Unique Taste of Japan

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Having decided to spend a month in Japan, I wanted to see more than the must-see Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, and I wished to experience a different taste of Japan. I like spontaneous travel and never plan much, but I usually do some research before leaving to get an idea of the places that are ‘not-your-usual-itinerary’. …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, unusual destinations

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle and the Legend of Princess Sen

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Is there anything as evocative as a castle perched atop a hill? Imposing and graceful, Himeji Castle is likely the most famous castle in Japan and it’s easy to understand why. White walls and dark roofs, perfect proportions, the harmony between function – a military fortress – and aesthetic. Himeji Castle strikes the imagination and …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, fascinating cities, unesco whs

Naoshima, Shipyard Works: Stern with Hole, by Shinro Ohtake

Naoshima Island: A Unique Experience in Japan to Enthrall Art Lovers

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If you’re traveling to Japan and are passionate about art and architecture, you should add Naoshima Island to your itinerary.

This unique isle will enthrall art lovers, especially the ones interested in modern art and contemporary architecture.

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, fascinating cities, unusual destinations

Naoshima, Yayoi Kusama

Pop Art: Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin in Naoshima

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A yellow pumpkin dotted in black, the icon of Naoshima island   If asked about Pop Art, who’s the first artist that comes up to mind? I bet it’s Andy Warhol, probably followed by Roy Lichstenstein. But would you associate Pop Art with Japan? Truth is that Yayoi Kusama, one of the most acclaimed Japanese artists, …

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Category: JAPANTag: asia, photography

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