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Roppongi Hills Shopping Complex
Roppongi Hills (六本木ヒルズ). 6-10-1 Roppongi (Hibiya line, Roppongi station, exit 1C; Oedo line, Roppongi station, exit 3), 03-6406-6000. [ 1 ] Roppongi Hills…
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Shiba Park
Shiba Park (芝公園 Shiba-kôen) is a park in Minato Ward , Tokyo, Japan, built around the temple of Zojoji . The park is located between the Minato ward…
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Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station (東京駅; -eki) is a train station located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza…
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Chubu Centrair International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport (Japanese: 中部国際空港 Chūbu Kokusai Kūkō), also known as Central Japan International Airport (CENTRAIR, Japanese: セントレア),…
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Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka Airport (Japanese: 福岡空港) is an international and domestic airport in Fukuoka , Japan. Its IATA Airport Code is FUK. It is currently operating at…
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Fukuoka Climate
Along with much of the prefecture, Fukuoka City has a moderate climate with an annual average temperature of 16.3°C, average humidity of 70%, 1811 annual…
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Fukuoka Festivals
Fukuoka is home to many festivals that are held throughout the year. Of these, the most famous are Hakata Dontaku and Hakata Gion Yamagasa. Fukuoka…
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Fukuoka History
Fukuoka history covers from the Mongol invasions, through the formation of the modern city, World War II and recent history. Fukuoka History - Mongol…
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Ise Shrine
Ise Shrine (Ise-jingū 伊勢神宮; alternately Grand Shrines of Ise or Ise Daijingū 伊勢大神宮) is a shrine to Shinto goddess Amaterasu ōmikami, located in the city…
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Kenrokuen Garden
Kenrokuen Garden Kenrokuen Garden is by far the most famous part of Kanazawa . Originally built as the outer garden of Ishikawa castle, it was opened to…
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Mount Fuji - Climbing
Information on Mount Fuji climbing including getting to the climbing stations part way up, preparation, what to wear and when to climb. When to go - Mount…
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Mount Fuji Geology
Scientists have identified four distinct phases of volcanic activity in the formation of Mt. Fuji. The first phase, called Sen-komitake, is composed of an…