The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート) is a scenic route that traverses the Japanese Northern Alps, connecting Toyama and Nagano Prefectures. Known as the Roof of Japan, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens on April 15 and closes on November 30 each year. This spectacular route is renowned for its magnificent 20-meter snow wall at the […]
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Please don’t treat Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka as just another theme park where you can board the rides whenever and as many times as you want, as long as you pay for admission. The theme park is so popular that there may be more than one part of the park where you won’t
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Although there are several Universal Studios around the world, Universal Studios Japan (or simply USJ) remains one of the top attractions in Osaka. While this is good news for Universal Studios, this isn’t the case for the visitors. After all, a packed theme park means longer queues at the popular rides. Thus, it is intuitive
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The Super Nintendo World is the most packed area in Universal Studios Japan (some also refer to the area as the Super Mario World Japan). Planning is highly recommended to avoid wasting your time and physical stamina on the day. Because either an Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking (エリア入場確約券) or an Area Timed Entry
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The question, “What time does Universal Studios Japan in Osaka open?” may sound stupid as the information is widely available on Google and USJ’s website. However, it is a valid question when it comes to Universal Studios Japan, as the theme park usually opens 30 to 90 minutes earlier than its official opening hours. If
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If you are a Ghibli fan, the Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) in Aichi Prefecture is a must-visit for you! Although its location isn’t as convenient as the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo (near Kichijōji), many scenes from various Ghibli movies have been recreated in the theme park. It is the spot in the world where you can get
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While increasing in popularity as a day trip destination from Naha, Aka Island (阿嘉島) remains a relatively less-visited inhabited island amongst the Kerama Islands group. And the good thing is that Aka Island is connected to Geruma Island (慶留間島) and Fukaji Island (外地島) by bridges, so that you can explore three islands with a single
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Aside from Tokashiki Island (渡嘉敷島), Zamami Island (座間味島) is also considered one of the best snorkeling spots in Okinawa. Why? Because one of the beaches on Zamami Island was given a two-star rating by the Michelin Green Guide Japan! In addition to the Kerama-Blue colored beaches where sea turtles linger, Zamami Island is another spot
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Japan’s world-famous Tokyo Disney Resort is the top attraction near Tokyo (yes, the resort is not located in Tokyo but in Chiba Prefecture!). To enjoy Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea to their fullest, you will want to avoid the large crowds and explore the parks efficiently. So, we have compiled all the tips for Tokyo
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If you are planning your visit to Tokyo Disney Resort and have skimmed through the theme park’s website, the different types of passes can be confusing. We have put together a guide on each type of pass and our tips for obtaining them. As you can imagine, these passes are highly sought after by those
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