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Enchanting autumn waterfall with rainbow and vibrant foliage, creating a mesmerizing display of beauty. Vibrant
Autumn

Nikko : Beautiful Waterfalls in Autumn

Do you like, sweet waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes? Then Nikkō is not only the perfect place but it is also not very far from Tokyo.

Autumn Foliage
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Tranquil coastal beauty with lone tree, sandy beach, turquoise waters, and red structures in Tori-Plage. Some hiking
Chubu

One Day in Izu Peninsula

In summer, the Izu Peninsula is ideal to spend a refreshing week-end. Located a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, I strongly suggest to rent a car to enjoy the fabulous seaside.

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Full day for a highlights loop (beach + waterfalls + Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro). A half day works if you pick just one area (e.g., Shimoda/Shirahama only or Kawazu waterfalls only).
Forgotten building overtaken by nature, a serene and picturesque scene. Off the map
Japan

Abandoned Japanese Schools

I have always liked abandoned Japanese schools. Not only they are sleeping beautifully far away in forgotten countrysides but they are also the cradle of the Japanese soul.

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Edogawa City Fireworks Spectacular lighting up the night sky with vibrant colors. Lively
Edogawa

The Fireworks of Edogawa

An illuminated Fuji-san, followed by 4 big bursts of fireworks on its top: that's the signature of the Edogawa Fireworks.

Fireworks Festival
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Stars in Ogushi Ethereal
Gunma

The Milky Way ~ A Nocturnal Hiatus

When we looked up, a miracle revealed itself: billions of stars and the milky way stretched from one side of the sky to another.

Tanabata Night
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Cherry Blossom Beauty in Tokyo: A vibrant display of nature and culture in Japan. Serene
Japan

Spring 2013: The Sakura of Peace

This year my wish was to let Kami-sama take me by the hand for nice, random walks through the city and enjoy the hanami in a more spiritual and romantic way.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Discover the eerie beauty of the abandoned Maya Hotel in Kobe, Japan. Haunting
Hyogo

Maya Hotel: The Most Famous Abandoned Hotel

Does that ever feel strange to you to think that the only way to the hotel is through the cable car?

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Snow Monkey Drinking Water in Winter Wonderland - A Serene Scene of Survival. Some hiking
Chubu

Nagano with Friends: Jigokudani

We're getting at Jigokudani this time to visit the famous monkeys bathing in the onsen...

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Half day (about 3–5 hours including transit from Nagano Station and the walk), or 2–3 hours on-site if you’re already nearby
Abandoned Dodge car in mystical forest, frozen in time, nature reclaiming its space. Haunting
Japan

15 Best Abandoned Places in Japan 2012

We are heading into the new year of 2013, regretting not to have the world ended all together in 2012. Thus I am put together my favorite 15 haikyo in Japan, to remind us that the world is never too far from its final end.

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