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Countryside in Chiba

Chiba Prefecture is known with Narita Airport, one of the two major airports as the gateway to Tokyo Metropolitan area. Not only the convenience of the transportation to the city, but the countryside places of the prefecture are worth visiting to experience traditional culture in Japan. Naritasan Omotesando Street is leading up to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple with many traditional shops and restaurants along the path. Sawara has historical streets and bridges over the river showing the old Japan atmosphere of the merchant city. You can experience Japanese traditional culture such as samurai and kimono at Sakura Bukeyashiki and Drum Village.

Sake Street Samurai History Kimono

Tokyo, rugby legends' visit

Tokyo is a huge metropolis where old and new co-exist. It has many different areas. Roppongi Hills for example is the modern Tokyo, which you can see from Tokyo City View observation deck. In contrast, the Yanesen area is an old district with a retro feel that has escaped development. Tokyo has thousands of good places for eating and shopping and also excellent museums. The Samurai Museum is all about history, while a visit to the Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless is like taking a trip to the future. Explore both sides of this fascinating city

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Love Fukushima

Aizu is the westernmost region of Fukushima Prefecture. In the past, feudal lords ruled the area with their samurai warriors from Tsuruga Castle in Aizu Wakamatsu. The museum inside the reconstructed castle explains Aizu’s history. In Ouchi-juku you can feel like a traveller in old Japan. This post town was a stop on the route to Edo (Tokyo). In Kitakata, try local sake and the city’s famous ramen noodles. Lake Inawashiro near Aizu Wakamatsu is one of the largest lakes in Japan. It belongs to the Bandai Asahi National Park where you can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and watersports.

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