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TokyoFran’s Blog: Trip to Kumamoto

My final destination in Kyushu. There’s not much to see in Kumamoto but the main attraction is its divine castle.

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TokyoFran’s Blog: Trip to Nagasaki

There is a lot to say about Nagasaki. It may even be my favourite place in Japan. The unique blend of Japanese, Chinese and…

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It’s A Small World After All

Japan is made up of 7,000 islands and adds up to an area a little larger than Germany. With its 127 million inhabitants, the population is only 41% of the US…

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Miyajima: Shrine Island

Miyajima boasts an impressive number of shrines and is known as one of Japan’s most romantic islands. An island that is sure to steal your heart away.

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Hiroshima: Reborn From The Ashes

Follow my experiences in Hiroshima. The city that rose from the ashes like a phoenix.

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TokyoFran’s Blog: Exploring Hiroshima

For 40,000 yen, I managed to get a return ticket to and from Hiroshima as well as two nights in a four star hotel.

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