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Day 1: Kawazu, Shimoda Day 2: Jogasaki, Atami Matt Evans Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Day 1: Kawazu, Shimoda Day 2: Jogasaki, Atami Jutting 60 kilometers out from Japan’s largest island of Honshu, the Izu Peninsula has long been a popular and convenient destination for Tokyo dwellers drawn to its unspoilt nature, peaceful coastal towns and dramatic, windswept […]
Shizuoka is a port city located about an hour outside of Tokyo. It is known for its views of Mt. Fuji, its fresh seafood, and its tea plantations – in fact, 40% of the tea produced in Japan comes from Shizuoka Prefecture. As I found out when I visited, Shizuoka is a worthwhile destination for […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Located on the western side of the Izu Peninsula, the town of Nishiizu is an off-the-beaten path destination that is fitting for those who want to be surrounded by nature. The Pacific Ocean makes up the coastal side of Nishiizu, and the town’s interior is mountainous. When it comes to the […]
A local police chief in Japan on Monday apologized in person to an 88-year-old man who spent nearly half a century on death row before being acquitted in… Source link