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Asia, Japan

9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

Stroll along the same old streets that the samurais and feudal lords once did. Tucked between Japan’s beautiful hills and nature, these historic towns of The Land of The Rising sun stand strong as they had in the 1600s with the same medieval buildings and architecture still inviting travelers today. These old towns in Japan can be found in various prefectures and districts with the … Continue reading 9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

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1200 Happy Stone Statues Surround Otagi Nenbutsu ji Temple

Whimsical, fairytale-ish, and a spiritual environment that looks like it gave inspiration to the stone trolls in the Frozen animation movie, the Otagi Nenbutsu ji Temple is one of the most underrated places in Kyoto and is unlike the usually serious and solemn Buddhist temples in Japan or anywhere else for that matter. Instead, you will be surrounded by thousands of happy and amusing faces … Continue reading 1200 Happy Stone Statues Surround Otagi Nenbutsu ji Temple

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Shinjuku Gyoen: A National Garden of Rich Folliage & A War Past

With a never-ending line of trees, flowers that blossom in all colors and sizes, and a dense green that spreads underneath the vast blue sky, Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the best natural attractions in Tokyo holding the district’s charm and remains as witness to the wars of the past. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and for good … Continue reading Shinjuku Gyoen: A National Garden of Rich Folliage & A War Past

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