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1 day ago · Japan is bounded to the west by the Sea of Japan (East Sea), which separates it from the eastern shores of South and North Korea and southeastern Siberia (Russia); to the north by La Perouse (Sōya) Strait, separating it from Russian-held Sakhalin Island, and by the Sea of Okhotsk; to the northeast by the southern Kuril Islands ...
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Japan - Shintoism, Buddhism, Samurai: It is not known when...
- World War II and Defeat
Japan - WWII, Defeat, Pacific: The European war presented...
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Japan - Ethnicity, Religion, Language: The Japanese people...
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Japan - Trade, Manufacturing, Exports: An outstanding...
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Japan - Economy, Banking, Currency: In the first decades...
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The mainstay of the country’s extensive passenger rail...
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Japan experienced spectacular population growth after 1868;...
- Development of The Modern System
Japan - Modernization, Meiji Era, Shintoism: Many...
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3 days ago · Osaka-Kyoto 1-Week Itinerary. If you’ve got one week in Japan and don’t want to travel much, an Osaka-Kyoto itinerary is a great way to see both modern and traditional Japan. Here’s how to do it.
2 days ago · The shinkansen (bullet train) is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Osaka (14 minutes, Y1420). It runs between Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka Station (from there, you can take the Midosuji subway line to downtown Osaka).
2 days ago · Go to urban expressways. Go to individual areas. Go to main cities. You can search for expressway tolls and routes. You will also find useful information for your trip, such as estimated driving times.
3 days ago · The Japan Rail Pass is valid for West JR Bus company, which operates the Takao Keihoku Line. This line runs between Kyoto station and Shuzan. You will be able to go to Ninnaji Temple and Ryoanji Temple. The bus runs in five different type of routes, so please check the bus stop maps or Google Maps before hopping on: Via Ritsumeikan ...
4 days ago · This list of Kyoto districts is in very rough order of importance – follow the links to find out more about the temples, tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and bars located in each area.
Question. I'm looking to go to Fujiyoshida/Lake Kawaguchi from Yokohama. Google maps tells me the best way to get there is to go from Tokyo which I would prefer not to. I found out that I could get to Gotemba from Yokohama but then I'll need to take a bus for 61-71 stops (!!!!) for nearly two hours.
