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Japan’s World Heritages Fly Well Under Radar
Did you know that Japan has 16 locations on the list of UNESCO World Heritages? Could you name them all with any sum of money on the line? Survey Research Center, Co. Ltd. conducted a survey that...
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TripAdvisor Ranks Top 20 Japanese Travel Destinations For Foreign Visitors,...
The Japanese arm of tourism website TripAdvisor gathered user comments and evaluations from the past year and used them to rank the Top 20 travel destinations in Japan over that time. Hiroshima...
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Nara Noodle Shop’s Revolutionary and Fun Way to Eat Udon From a Draw String Bag!
As fall turns into winter, Japanese people look to food such as hot noodle dishes as a tasty way to warm up. Udon noodles, in particular, are great during the winter, and nothing beats slurping up a...
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We Try Fried Piranha, Even Dead and Cooked It’s Pretty Dangerous
Nara Kenko Land is a well-known spa here in Japan which offers pools, baths, massages, and exercise equipment. However, for a limited time they are holding the “Big Amazon Mysterious Fish Exhibit”...
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Places you simply must visit: Nara edition
Often overlooked in favor of Kyoto, Nara Prefecture is one of the most beautiful and significant places—culturally and historically—in Japan. If you happen to be traveling in the Kansai region, we...
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Nara resident trying to build house stumbles upon forgotten ruins on five...
In 2010, Nara City in Nara Prefecture celebrated the 1,300th anniversary since becoming the imperial capital of Japan. During its relatively brief time as capital, the city flourished in culture so...
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In Japan, even cute animals obey the law 【Photos】
We’ve all no doubt heard of the polite deer in the city of Nara that have learned to bow their heads to tourists in order to get food, but did you know that they also obey the law and know how to...
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【TBT】In Japan, even cute animals obey the law
We’ve all no doubt heard of the polite deer in the city of Nara that have learned to bow their heads to tourists in order to get food, but did you know that they also obey the law and know how to...
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Good news, Nara residents! You’re in the middle of a huge upside-down pentagram!
The pentagram is a simple shape with deep meanings. No matter what faith or race we come from that little star seems to conjure up thoughts and feelings more than mere circles or dodecahedrons could...
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Nara’s deer continue their summertime tradition of commandeering one of the...
Although it’s often overshadowed by Kyoto, the city of Nara can also count itself among the pre-Tokyo capitals of Japan. As a matter of fact, Nara was to be the country’s first permanent capital,...
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“Nara Quest”: The perfect parodying souvenirs from Nara Prefecture for all...
What would you get if you crossed the ancient capital of Japan with the massively successful Dragon Quest series of video games? Nope, it’s not a silly question, since this collaboration has already...
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Biker assaulted by iron bar-wielding Nara innkeeper, not the other way around
The are many pleasant sights and sounds to be found around Japan. One of the most famous is the exaggerated revving of groups of motorbike engines at all hours of the day and night. They’re often...
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Is this 1,300-year-old dish found in Nara actually cursed?
Though the current capital of Japan is Tokyo, many would argue that its traditional capital, Kyoto, is the real heart of Japan–at least culturally speaking. That said, if you you’re looking for the...
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New gachapon figures resurrect centuries-old toys for your amusement
No matter how the times change, kids still love toys. Whether it was ancient Egypt or the mid-Edo period, toys have always been a big part of the way children passed their time in play. Even with all...
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Nonsensical conbini crime: Incapable clerk vs. drunk guy’s money
When you get change after paying for something in cash, do you ever actually count it to make sure you received the right amount? I sure don’t. Maybe I’m just too used to Japan, where the person...
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Skills of the fastest mochi-pounding pros in all of Japan leave us...
The making of mochi, traditional Japanese rice cakes, is a traditional activity for many Japanese families around the time of the New Year’s holiday. The term for this important ritual in Japanese is...
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Japan Bucket List II: 8 places you need to visit to really understand Japan
We at RocketNews24 believe that to truly understand a country’s people you need to know something about their history and where they came from. So following last week’s popular Japan Bucket List:...
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Heavy rain in Nara means the deer line up under the eaves — just like people!
When the rain starts falling, people tend to start running to get indoors where they can dry off and drink a nice cup of hot chocolate. Or Jack Daniels, depending on age. But how often do we spare a...
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Afro Buddha, usually only displayed one day a year, gets rare extended...
The Buddhist statues of Japan come in a wide variety of forms, representing the various manifestations and aspects of Buddhism and its many sects. Of all the iconic figures that can be found around...
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Thinking about moving to Nara? Here are eight things that may surprise you!
Moving to Japan from another country can be a bit of a culture shock. Some handle the transition without any problems, and others can find it initially overwhelming. But it’s easy to forget that Japan...
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