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Hamamatsu is the largest city in Shizuoka prefecture and, unbeknownst to many, also home to a great variety of agricultural and seafood produce. Blessed with favourable natural conditions — a warm ...
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Don’t forget your camera — you’ll need it for all the snapshots you’ll be taking of the prefecture’s beautiful landscape.....
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What is it about Yamanashi Prefecture that makes it such a great source of fresh produce? We speak to local food producers for their secrets....
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Apart from eating your way through Yamanashi, do take some time out to explore the region’s spectacular scenery and unique art museums....
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With an abundance of greenery — up to 78 percent of Yamanashi is covered in forests — this prefecture is verdant with life. The profusion of sunshine and fresh water contribute to the fine quality of ...
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It’s no secret that the pride and joy of Yamanashi is Mount Fuji. Standing tall at 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in Japan as well as a designated World Heritage site. On any given day, you ...
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Visit any casual Japanese eatery and, chances are, you’ll see a wide assortment of condiments placed before you. Most commonly, you’ll see wasabi, soy sauce, shichimi togarashi (seven-spice chilli pow...
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Nara has not one but THREE UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But they don’t just each point to one singular place or building, these three sites refer to a collection of monasteries and monuments, which, I...
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Surrounded by nature and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a journey through Nara is bound to be a moving experience. Coming up, the sights you most definitely cannot miss. Here's an enchanted journey to N...
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Located less than an hour away by train from Osaka by train is a city steeped in history, and home to some of Japan’s oldest and largest temples. Welcome to the beautiful city of Nara, where fascinati...
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To be more specific, the “men” we’re about to explore is of the culinary variety: noodles. Consumers in Singapore have a strong taste for ramen, but why not consider these other types of Japanese nood...
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What do you look for when picking a holiday destination? Is it a thriving food scene with a mouth-watering selection of local specialties? An abundance of cultural sites and activities to satisfy your...
