03-04 | Pop Culture | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Discover manga, anime, J-pop, and much more in this section showcasing some of the most popular and influential Japanese arts and entertainment of recent years.

03-04 | Business & Economy | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese businesses have a well deserved reputation for innovation. Explore the cutting-edge products and services Japanese companies have developed in recent times.

Cats And Dogs Join the Family | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The range of services catering to pets has grown dramatically in recent years. Clothes for animals have been around for quite some time, but did you know that dogs can now relieve their stress with pet aromatherapy or a session in an oxygen capsule?

Spiritual Holidays | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Sometimes you just want to enjoy a quiet trip that lets you step back and reflect on the world and your place in it. More and more Japanese take this view, and the country is witnessing a boom, primarily among young women, in overnight stays at Buddhist temples.

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map map Historical Spots Around Yanaka and Ueno Ueno Park Ueno Park Shinobazu pond in Ueno Park (©JNTO) While Tokyo changes by the day, it is not so difficult to find neighborhoods and places t

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Taking a Break foods Clockwise from the top right: sushi, unagi, udon, and zarusoba (©JNTO) If you feel the need for a coffee break during your historical walking tour, there are coffee shops n

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Tsukiji market Tsukiji Fish Market Though it is not a sightseeing spot per se, there is no quicker way to tap into Tokyo's vitality than to visit the Tsukiji market, the largest central wholesale ma

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2. Fukagawa Fudodo Temple and Nakamise Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Left: Shops near Fukagawa Fudodo Right: The entrance to Fukagawa Fudodo (©Naritasan Fukagawa Fudodo) Stretching out in front of Mo

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map Walking Around the Suburbs of Tokyo Just a short train journey from the center of Tokyo lie many districts that do not feature in guidebooks yet offer visitors a rich variety of sights and exper

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MAP Shinjuku map Japan's Largest Entertainment District: Shinjuku Shinjuku Station Subtropical Island Paradise: Izu/Ogasawara Islands Await Near the west exit of Shinjuku Station (©PANA) Shinju

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7. The Ogasawara Islands: Food and Access sushi Sushi from the Ogasawara Islands (©PANA) Gourmet Food The cuisine revolves around locally caught fish. Another highly recommended treat is tropic

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3. Oshima: Food and Access camellia fondu Tsubaki fondue, a dish in which ingredients are deep fried in a mix of camelia oil and vegetable oil (©PANA) Gourmet Food Epicurean highlights include

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G. Tokyo Station Tokyo Station The sight of Tokyo Station lit up at night is spectacular. Continue north alongside the train tracks for about two or three minutes and you will see the magnificent br

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A famous French restaurant A famous French restaurant (©Maxim's de Paris) This street is home to restaurants serving various ethnic cuisines. This street is home to restaurants serving various

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Kaiseki cuisine,a multi-course feast of traditional Japanese dishes. Kaiseki cuisine,a multi-course feast of traditional Japanese dishes. (©JNTO) Japan's history of dining out is said to have o

Travel Japan by Train : NIPPONIA No. 43
Riding the Rails for Fun Each railcar unique: Aizu Railway In winter, warm yourself beside a pot-belly stove: Tsugaru Railway Web Japan > NIPPONIA No. 43 > Special Feature NIPPONIA NIPPO

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An eye out for your needs, without your even knowing it Knowing what guests want Web Japan > NIPPONIA No. 39 > Special Feature NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No. 39 December 15, 2006 TOP Special

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