Nara – the ancient capital of Japan

Nara, located in the prefecture of the same name in the Kansai region, celebrated its 1,300th anniversary in 2010. The city is constantly overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Kyoto. However, Nara is home to a large number of significant...

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Kyoto Attractions

For over a thousand years, Kyoto was the capital of Japan. During this time, it became a repository of the finest achievements of Japanese culture, art, and religion. Temples with curved roofs are reflected in the still surface of ponds,...

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Lake Biwa

Biwa is a lake in Japan located on Honshu Island, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago. The lake is located in the central part of the island, in Shiga Province. Its shape resembles a giant biwa (a pear-shaped Japanese...

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