modern history of Japan
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Akihabara Super Potato | A heaven of interesting retro games
Super Potato specializes in those nostalgic games that meant the childhood of today’s adults. Find out why you should hit up this store when you go to Tokyo!
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Harajuku, Tokyo | The city that leads Japanese fashion and great art
Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums, and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.
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Yokohama | Beautiful historical buildings and the world’s largest Chinatown
Many tourists skip Yokohama in favor of its more famous neighbors Kamakura and Hakone. But if you have time, we’d recommend you to spend a few hours in this modern harbor town as well.
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Panasonic Center Odaiba | Facilities for children and adults
A visit to RiSuPia is interesting for everyone who likes to see what the future has in store technology-wise. Both kids and adults will have a fun time exploring this free museum.
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National Showa Memorial Museum | Beautiful nature and fun events that make the most of it
The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan during the mid to late 20th century.
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hexaRide and Tyffonium VR in Odaiba | Best Gaming Experience
Hidden within a magnificent shopping center in Odaiba is an attraction that is for those who are looking to dive into the world of virtual reality. hexaRide is a fun virtual reality ride that lets you watch a 10-minute anime movie in VR.
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Henn Na Hotel | Near-future hotel with robots at work
Henn Na Hotel, meaning ‘Strange Hotel’, is one of the most innovative franchises in the hotel industry in the world. Learn more about this robot-run accommodation!
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The Tokyo Tower | Beautiful Symbol of Tokyo
The Tokyo Tower is one of the highest constructions in Tokyo at 333m tall. The Eiffel Tower-inspired tower is just one of those famous spots you have to visit when you are in Tokyo.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | Center for Permanent Peace in the world
It is estimated that in August 1945, about 6,500 people lived in the seven ‘cho’ (neighborhood units) in the Nakajima district. The first atomic bomb in history exploded directly over this area.
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School Life in Japan (16-22 years)
Being a high school student in Japan is not much about fun and very much about studying until you drop. But once you pass that dreaded entrance exam for university, your life will drastically improve.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | Symbol of world peace and unity
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum lets its visitors learn about the devastation that followed after the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. But the museum also wants to bring forth a message of peace.
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Shinsekai, Osaka | Travel back in time to the retro Showa era
If Osaka is on your itinerary, Shinsekai is a very interesting neighborhood to explore. The atmosphere is somewhat retro-feeling, making you feel like you have returned to Japan at the height of the Showa period (1926-1989).
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Church of the Light | Osaka Travel Guide
If you are interested in Japanese architecture, Tadao Ando might ring a bell for you. He designed the Church of the Light in Osaka, an interesting work of contemporary architecture in Japan.
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Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki | A Place for World Peace
In Nagasaki, very close to where the epicenter of the explosion of the atomic bomb was, is the Atomic Bomb Museum. Here, you can learn about what happened in 1945, and why this should never happen again.
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Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki | A Place for World Peace
One of the most emotional places in Japan is the so-called Peace Park. It is located in Nagasaki, a few minutes’ walk from the atomic bomb museum and it commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing.
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Twin Ring Motegi | A world-class circuit that everyone can enjoy
In Twin Ring Motegi you can drive karts, have your kids try out various small-sized vehicles, and visit the on-site museum. It is a must-see for anyone who loves cars.
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Convenient stay in a capsule hotel
Capsule hotels opened for the first time in 1979 in Osaka in the bustling district of Umeda. They became a popular place to crash for salarymen who missed the last train.
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Fun school life in Japan (0-15 years old)
What does daily life in school look like for kids in Japan? Learn more about the educational system in Japan for kids aged 0-15.
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Fun vending machines unique to Japan
What’s the deal with all those vending machines in Japan? And what can you buy from them? Learn more about the history and raison d’etre of these convenient parts of daily life in Japan.
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Japanese industries with strong brands
After WW2 ended, Japan’s economy grew very fast. It was its industry that carried a large part of this growth. What type of industry did Japan become famous for?
