Category: Nature (Page7)｜Taiken Japan

This section includes everything nature-related: mountains, forests, hot springs, seas and lakes, flowers… Japan’s nature is rich and varied.

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Botanical Garden: Hamamatsu Flower Park

The botanical garden at Hamamatsu is primarily for flowers and plant-viewing, but the garden management authorities have endeavoured to recreate the gardens into a haven for visitors with some quirky plant-displays, a play area, entertainment and restaurants — all designed to appeal to families and groups. This makes it an interesting day out for people of all ages.

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Alyson

May 28, 2016

15 Things To Do In Western Tokyo

I live in Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolis, but my home is in the western region. Most tourists focus their attention on the busier areas like Ginza, Akihabara, Shibuya, or Shinjuku, but do not know of the many exciting places in western Tokyo along the Keio Line. For your next Tokyo vacation, here is are my top 15 fun recommendations in western Tokyo. Enjoy!

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Kade Delis

May 25, 2016

Return To Kochi

Return To Kochi

Recently presented with the opportunity to extend my stay in western Japan after a short business trip to Osaka, I chose to venture to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s 4 main islands and, until fairly recently, certainly the most remote. At the suggestion of a close friend, I was persuaded to visit Kochi, which is the principal city in the prefecture of the same name.

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Lorne Fetzek

May 22, 2016

Day Hiking in the Miura Hills

The Miura Hills offer many great hiking trails which offer access to mountain summits that boast beautiful views of Tokyo & Sagami Bay, Mount Fuji, and the sprawling farm fields of southern Miura Peninsula.

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Isaac Tait

May 15, 2016

Koi as Japan's National Fish

“Koi” means Japanese carp. Koi is popular not only in Japan, but also among the world. As far back as, 2500 years, Koi was found in China and Eastern Asia. Japanese Koi fish, which is known as Nishikigoi in Japan is the National Fish of Japan. Not only that, but there is also a belief that these fishes can also bring you luck, if you raise them. So, let’s know more about these Japanese Koi Fish!

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Sanny Soedjatmiko Hartanto

May 5, 2016

In Sakurajima's Shadow

A thunderous boom is heard off in the distance. Maybe you even feel a tremor beneath your feet. You look out the window and see a massive cloud of ash rocketing up into the sky from the mouth of a volcano. You’d think this would be frightening. But for the people of Kagoshima prefecture who reside close to Mt. Sakurajima, this is a daily occurrence.

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Percival Constantine

May 5, 2016

Fuji-Q Highlands-The Audacious Family Park

It’s at the foot of Mount Fuji. “Fujisan” towers over “Fuji-Q” Highland, so, as you zip around the park on one of the fastest roller coasters in the world, stumble terrified out of the “Haunted Hospital”, or happen to glance up as you are ice-skating around a light-up winter wonderland, there it is.

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Ashley Yoshida

May 2, 2016

German Village on Miyako Island

German Village on Miyako Island

The tropical island of Miyako in the Okinawan prefecture offers all kinds of sights and cultural heritage. As you drive down south along the coast of Miyako island, tall castle-like houses rise like in a fairy tale scenery. You have reached the German Culture Village in Ueno, Miyako City (うえのドイツ文化村).

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Annabell

April 26, 2016

Omiya Bonsai Village

Abounding in beautiful bonsai, this neighborhood of Omiya, Saitama is accessible to both knowledgeable enthusiasts and those new to this traditional art, and is just a short train ride from Tokyo.

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Bjorn Koolen

April 22, 2016