Fukuoka: a Japanese metropolis with vibrant history, superb eating and less tourists
Its chef-owner, Koji Suganuma, melds Italian and Japanese cuisines into a bombshell hybrid. The menu at Bekk rolls with the ...
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15 Largest Cities in Japan, Ranked by Population
Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...
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8 most fascinating ancient cities in Asia
It boasts rich historical sites such as the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wild Goose Pagoda, and the City Wall. Kyoto was the ancient capital of Japan. Today, Kyoto is known for its traditional ...
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20,000-year-old 'human' fossils from Japan aren't what we thought
Instead, they are the bones of an ancient bear. The fossils were found ... mainland are from a limestone quarry near the Japanese city of Hamakita, about 25 miles (40 km) east of Ushikawa.
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Unraveling Japan’s Urban Jewels: The Best Cities to Visit for an Unforgettable Adventure
Kyoto, the ancient heart of Japan ... Embarking on a journey through the diverse tapestry of Japan's cities is akin to ...
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Japan’s Kyoto to sharply raise hotel tax in bid to curb overtourism – will it work?
The popular tourist destination of Kyoto will sharply increase its accommodation tax in a move to earn the ancient Japanese city more cash and cut visitor numbers to ease the worsening problem of ...
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Japanese archaeologists unearth pristine ancient tablet in Turkey
an affiliate of the Middle Eastern Culture Center in Japan, the team has spent the last 15 years excavating ruins of the ancient city Buklukale. It's located about 60 kilometers southeast of the ...