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Imo-re to the Amamis: A turbulent stay in Amami-Oshima
This summer is different from most. International travel has not bounced back yet and everyone is understandably nervous about how to take all precautions in order to travel safely. This is the reason why this time we delayed our summer vacation to the Japanese tropics (the only choice since foreign residents were allowed to freely…
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Αμάμι [Ινσταγκραμικά]
Μην κοιτάς μόνο την Οκινάβα. Δίπλα της υπάρχουν κάμποσα ακόμα κρυμμένα νησιά με σμαραγδένια νερά.
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Shrine stamps: The origin of stamp rally?
The most popular hobby of the Japanese people, apart from creating mascots for everything, is to participate in stamp rallies. No matter the prize or the theme, the stamp collecting scene is huge. Even train stations have their own commemorative stamp, sometimes changing depending on the year’s events or the season. But what is the…
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Mie: The land of Amaterasu
The more developed a country’s economy becomes, the fancier the part-time jobs become. In Japan, foreign students can gain some easy pocket money by working as “tour testers” or participating in モニターツアー (monitor tours) as it is called. Basically, you travel, stay, eat, enjoy for free and they pay you a day wage on top.…
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Day hike from Tokyo: Chisuji falls, Mt. Takanosu and Mt. Byobu
Hakone is one of the most visited places among people visiting Japan for the first time. Despite its popularity as a casual travelling destination, it is also known for its various hiking routes. It is also famous for being the last part of the Hakone-Ekiden relay marathon race, that is held for two days at…
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Obon – Dancing in the heat of the summer
The days in the middle of August are special for the Japanese, because they signify the time for returning back to their hometowns. The days preceding Aug 15th, each local community is preparing their biggest summer event: Obon (お盆). The festival is meant as a ritual for remembering the spirits of ancestors. Its actual date…
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