Dusk darkens the torii, a gate built as the entrance to a Shinto shrine, on Miyajima.
Photograph by Paul Whitton, My Shot
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Japan Features
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Japan's Past Perfect
Worlds away from fast-forward Tokyo, the island of Shikoku preserves time-honored traditions and country hospitality.
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Top 10 Things to Do in Japan
In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite things to do.
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Between Volcanoes
Fire and water collide in Daisetsuzan, where two massive volcanoes pin the national park at the center of Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido.
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Top 10 Places to Eat Ice Cream
Globe-trotters can experience flavors that go far beyond the standard chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Experience eel ice cream in Japan or green tea in Florence.
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Video: Destination Japan
Home to the world's largest urban metropolis, rugged wilderness, and a culture steeped in ancient tradition, Japan is a traveler's dream.
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