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24 Hours in Nagasaki (Part Two) Posted by on Dec 12, 2016

Continue exploring the port city of Nagasaki in our short video series showing just how much you can do with 24 hours there. Go back and watch Part One if you missed it, to see the Spectacles Bridge, the Suwa Shrine, and more. In Part Two, explore Kazagashira Park, learn about the city’s history in…

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Exploring Nagasaki Posted by on Nov 30, 2016

The city of Nagasaki (長崎) is located on the Japanese island of Kyushu (九州). It’s the capital and largest city in the prefecture of the same name. Once a secluded fishing village, it grew into a major port city after trade developed with Portugeuse explorers. It was here that the second atomic bomb was dropped…

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24 Hours in Nagasaki (Part One) Posted by on Nov 23, 2016

Next up in our video tour of Japan, we head to Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu. One of only two cities to ever be hit by an atomic bomb, Nagasaki has rebuilt and transformed itself since the end of World War II. In Part One of the video, take the bullet train into the…

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Japan By Train (Video) Posted by on Oct 27, 2016

Traveling around by train is definitely the way to go if visiting the Land of the Rising Sun. We’ve already posted about train travel in Japan, so check that post out for lots of good information about riding the rails. Now that you’ve read about train travel in Japan, it’s time to see what it’s…

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Train Travel in Japan Posted by on Oct 11, 2016

If you’re planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, you’ll need to figure out how you’re going to get around. Without a doubt, the best way to travel in Japan is by train. The rail system in Japan is among the best in the world. Trains here are fast, reliable, and comfortable…

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Exploring Kyoto Posted by on Sep 27, 2016

Kyoto (京都) was once the capital of Japan for an entire millennium. In fact, the name can actually be translated as “capital city,” although that distinction now belongs to Tokyo. During its long reign as the center of Japan, the city acquired countless palaces, shrines, and temples. Kyoto managed to largely escape the bombings of…

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48 Hours in Kyoto – Day 2 Posted by on Sep 22, 2016

Kyoto has a long, rich history. It can be hard to settle on which historical sites to visit. You can’t miss the Fushimi Inari Shrine (home to the famous 10,000 tori gates) the stunning Golden Pavilion Zen Buddhist temple, and the 1,000+ year-old Kiyomizu-dera Temple. If you’re catching a train out of Kyoto station, take…

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