Introduction Flame grilled, stir-fried, super sweet or salty, street foods in Tokyo are a must on your first trip to Japan. The best 10 Tokyo street foods are Takoyaki, Yakitori, Melon Pan Bread, Dango, Japanese Crepes, Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki, Taiyaki, Wagyu Beef, and Ikayaki. Although there are regional variations of many of the dishes below, it’s …
Yamanashi Prefecture: History, Culture and Nature Close to Tokyo Located southwest of Tokyo in the Chūbu region of Honshu Island lies Yamanashi Prefecture, a picturesque destination packed with plenty of activities, ancient shrines, and natural beauty. Mt. Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, is shared between Yamanishi and Shizuoka Prefecture, straddling the border of both. Spreading to …
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Mount Fuji Climbing Guide Mt. Fuji is the soul of Japan. It is its premiere emblem for tourists and residents alike. It has been used to encourage nationalism, surrender, and religious transcendence and is a central unifying symbol of the Japanese nation. Much of this is because it is a sacred site for Japan’s oldest …
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