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Discovering the Geisha: Japan’s misunderstood hidden world
When it comes to traditional Japanese culture, few thin […]
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Top 7 best street-photo spots in Tokyo
Here at Heartland Japan, we strive to introduce rural c […]
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The People’s Railway – A Story of Community Spirit From Choshi, Chiba Prefecture
Cutting its way through the beautiful coastal countrysi […]
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Tradition, Arts and Crafts: 7 Must-Do Activities in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
The city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is well known as […]
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Ube: A City of Art and Craftsmanship
There is no denying that Ube is a city of art that puls […]
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Ube Biennale
Following the end of World War II, the war-torn and rui […]
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Nokogiriyama, your next destination in Chiba Prefecture.
A unique location in the Boso Peninsula, Mount Nokogiri […]
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Explore Japan’s Western Kanto Region
Chichibu The Chichibu region, situated in Saitama Prefe […]
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A Brief History of Japan from the Late 19th Century to the Early 20th Century.
Bakumatsu Bakumatsu is the Japanese phrase used to cate […]
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Chichibu: a hidden gem awaits you.
A land of mystery, spirituality and tradition awaits yo […]
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