There are a total number of 18 World Heritage sites in Japan registered with the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention). The list consists of 4 natural and 14 cultural heritage sites (as of June 2014). These unique natural and cultural assets of Japan cultivated over its long history are...
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There are a total number of 18 World Heritage sites in Japan registered with the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention). The list consists of 4 natural and 14 cultural heritage sites (as of June 2014). These unique natural and cultural assets of Japan cultivated over its long history are...
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Japan became a major exporter of video games during the golden age of arcade games, an era that began with the release of Taito’s Space Invaders in 1978 and ended around the mid-1980s. Following the North American video game crash of 1983, Japan went on to become the most dominant country within the global video...
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Japan became a major exporter of video games during the golden age of arcade games, an era that began with the release of Taito’s Space Invaders in 1978 and ended around the mid-1980s. Following the North American video game crash of 1983, Japan went on to become the most dominant country within the global video...
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Customs and Culture
December 18, 2014 11:41 am
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
December 18, 2014 11:41 am
Mathew Ryan
Japanese Cuisine Overview: The Rundown Food in Japan is amazing due its quality and care for the craft. Dining in the large cities can be a first class experience. Fresh ingredients and incredible service highlight why food in Japan is regarded highly by foodies all over the world; incredible service is an understatement BTW. Not...
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Japanese Cuisine Overview: The Rundown Food in Japan is amazing due its quality and care for the craft. Dining in the large cities can be a first class experience. Fresh ingredients and incredible service highlight why food in Japan is regarded highly by foodies all over the world; incredible service is an understatement BTW. Not...
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The Shinkansen network of high-speed railway lines connects most parts of Japan with each other and it’s the most convenient long distance traffic method within Japan. The network presently links most major cities on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, with construction of a link to the northern island of Hokkaido underway. The maximum operating...
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The Shinkansen network of high-speed railway lines connects most parts of Japan with each other and it’s the most convenient long distance traffic method within Japan. The network presently links most major cities on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, with construction of a link to the northern island of Hokkaido underway. The maximum operating...
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Airports Haneda Airport There are 2 domestic terminals, and 2 international terminals. Japanese domestic travel is mainly covered by 2 leading airlines; JAL and ANA. Their routes cover major cities in Japan. Other options such as Skymark, Star Flyer, Skynet Asia Airways and Air-Do fly within regional areas only and have limited flights but the...
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Airports Haneda Airport There are 2 domestic terminals, and 2 international terminals. Japanese domestic travel is mainly covered by 2 leading airlines; JAL and ANA. Their routes cover major cities in Japan. Other options such as Skymark, Star Flyer, Skynet Asia Airways and Air-Do fly within regional areas only and have limited flights but the...
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