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Surprising Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root vegetables that are grown worldwide. They come in a variety of sizes and colors — including orange, white, and purple — and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Not to mention, they provide a number of health benefits and are easy to add to your diet. Here […]

Places To Eat In Nara, Japan

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Nara has a great selection of restaurants, ranging from traditional Japanese to Italian and French. Note that most restaurants are located in Downtown Nara or Naramachi. There are only a few restaurants in the Nara-koen Area, so plan your day and your route wisely. Here are the best places to eat in Nara, Japan. Places […]

Where To Stay In Kanazawa, Japan

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Looking for a new experience for your trip to Japan? Try the exciting city of Kanazawa on for size! The area is also known for its rich culture and history, presenting tourists with an array of historic attractions. From preserved Edo-period structures to major folk festivals, you’ve got plenty to see here. Kanazawa is also a […]

Best Restaurants In Kanazawa

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Known as the Dark Horse City, Kanazawa sits on the west coast of Japan, about 200 kilometers west of Nagano. Though there is a major train station that brings large numbers of travelers through Kanazawa, many of those visitors are only in town for a few hours. But with both fresh sushi and traditional Japanese […]

Best Things To Do In Kanazawa, Japan

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Kanazawa has grown out of its previous status as one of Japan’s best under-the-radar destinations and is now a must-hit stop for arts, crafts, culture, food and history. This ‘Little Kyoto’ located just three hours by bullet train from Tokyo and Osaka also serves as the gateway to the Noto Peninsula’s scenic seacoast. Here are […]

Best Coffee Shops In Hiroshima

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Hiroshima’s coffee scene has grown significantly in recent times, with its rising number of independent cafés and the introduction of an annual city-wide latte art competition. Discover the best coffee shops in Hiroshima by exploring the city’s hipster roasteries, Japanese tearooms and independent artisan coffee shops. Best Coffee Shops In Hiroshima Bluebird coffee shop Stop […]

Luxury Hotels In Hiroshima, Japan

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The city of Hiroshima is known across the world as one of the sites where the atomic bomb was dropped at the end of World War II. Despite its tragic past, Hiroshima is now a blossoming metropolis, with a stunning castle and an affinity with baseball. It’s bordered by the Pacific in the south and mountain […]

Best Restaurants In Hiroshima, Japan

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Eating out in Hiroshima offers a diverse set of culinary pleasures, from the region’s traditional okonomiyaki to authentic Naples pizza. Although the city’s dining scene cannot quite rival those of Kyoto or Osaka, it’s still widely appreciated for its range of restaurants and traditional cuisine, which is among the richest in the southern part of Japan. We explore […]

Top Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Hiroshima

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Being vegetarian in Japan isn’t easy. Although the country once had a centuries-long ban on eating meat due to traditional Buddhist taboos, this went mostly out the window during the Meiji era. Today, many Japanese people are unfamiliar with meat-free and fish-free diets, which can make it difficult for visitors (and residents) who don’t eat meat. […]

Top Tourist Destinations In Hiroshima

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Forever associated with the world’s first atomic-bomb attack that leveled the city on 6th August 1945, Hiroshima has bounced back remarkably since then and now looks much like any other modern Japanese city. Boasting some excellent cuisine, bustling nightlife, and the usual neon-lit streets and skyscrapers, Hiroshima lies in the west of Honshu and is […]