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I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan. The Imperial Palace grounds, with its ruins of the old Edo castle and watch towers, the Sensō-ji Buddhist ...

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O ne of the easiest ways to get a true sampling of the whole country is by booking a two-week cruise, which means you unpack ...

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If you’re in search of an exquisite dining experience with a variety of options, Mizuki is the perfect destination. The hotel’s Japanese restaurant offers four distinct cuisines: kaiseki, sushi, ...

Kyoto Gyoen National Park is massive, stretching 1.3 km north to south and 0.7 km east to west. During the Edo period, approximately 200 residences stood in the park, where nobility and royal family ...

The castle thus played an important role in Japanese history during the late Edo and Meiji era. From 1884 to 1939, the castle served as the imperial family’s villa. Must-see spots include Ninomaru ...