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KYOTO TRAVEL GUIDE

You can say Kyoto is a city-wide commemoration of Japan’s bygone times. For over a thousand years, it stood as Japan’s capital, the seat of power, religion, and culture during Japan’s feudal era. For millennia it bore witness to so many wars, political conflicts, and cultural shifts, enough to fill

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OSAKA TRAVEL GUIDE

Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture, and the largest city in Kansai, a region which also includes Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, third only to Tokyo and Yokohama in terms of population. However, Tokyo and Yokohama are seen as one large

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN OSAKA

Introducing someone to Japan? You may want to get them started by visiting Osaka. While Tokyo can be tad overwhelming, and Kyoto can a bit on the heritage side, Osaka has something for everyone. It can easily accommodate different kinds of travelers, from culture buffs, to foodies, to those just

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BEST PLACES TO STAY IN OSAKA

Osaka is a big, bustling city that comes alive with neon lights, hawkers and store attendants calling out to possible customers and diners when the day ends and night begins. It draws both locals, looking for a spot to relax and unwind, and tourists, looking for an authentic experience. In

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TOKYO TRAVEL GUIDE

The Tokyo Metropolis, commonly and simply referred to as Tokyo, is the capital city of Japan. It used to be a small fishing town called Edo, but during the Meiji Restoration in the 1860s when the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo, it was renamed Tokyo.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TOKYO

Early April and mid-November. Japan is at its most magical in early April during the cherry blossoms season (if you don’t mind the crowd) and mid- to late November for the autumn foliage. But it doesn’t mean that other times don’t have anything to offer. Japan has four seasons. The

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