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Three Prefectures facing the Seto Inland Sea, offer precious experiences for you
The Seto Inland Sea is a body of calm water that lies b […]
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A Quick & Quirky History of the Nakasendo: A Deep Dive into the History of Nakatsugawa
Here at Heartland Japan, we pride ourselves on going th […]
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Discover Owari Samurai & Timber
Samurai! Many places throughout Japan claim to have a s […]
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6 Secrets of the Nakasendo – Hike from Nakatsugawa to Magome and Experience the Path Less Beaten
In southeast Gifu prefecture, the city of Nakatsugawa i […]
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Three Great Ways To Explore Rural Japan
Watching stunning rural scenery fly past your window as […]
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Japan’s Seasons
It’s often said that Japan is particularly noteworthy f […]
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Omotenashi – the Japanese concept for Hospitality, or something different?
Japanese people are very proud of many things that come […]
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Unexpected Items You Should Carry In Japan
Some holidays are easy to pack for. Two weeks of sun, s […]
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Matcha Green Tea
Have you heard of matcha? From cosmetics to frappuccino […]
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Tattoos – Why can’t they become “just fashion” in Japan
From tribal designs and ancient runes to meaningful lyr […]
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