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Japan's 98th airport has begun operations - offering just one flight a day.

Footsteps fall softly|Following the path|Of Japan’s haiku master.
"As I put on my own raincoat and prepare to walk in Basho’s footsteps, I harbor no delusions that I am about to travel through an ancient Japan like that of the Narrow Road..."

People enjoying their coffees in the middle of the street and big brands everywhere.

At the suggestion of several friends, I compiled this list of recommended “must see” scenes from Japan... O course, the list is biased and incomplete and I thank you in advance for suggestions to improve it. :)

I felt like I was Carole from the Brady Brunch with this mob of kids in Japan .... lot of fun ... lot of happenings

First time in Shibuya, it was really cool, and big! Might go there again today to see the rest of the stuff that I missed on my first trip.

Why not share the wonders and beauty of Japan with your friends and family through your own words and pictures? Show them what they are missing out!

LIVE JAPAN! is a campaign which gives expats and those who have visited Japan an opportunity to share their unique perspectives about Japan through their Customized Japan Guidebook.

I booked my trip through HIS, and they recommended the hotel. I Should have known better. I Should have remembered from my experience with KNT on my trip to China what to expect from a Japanese travel agency. The staff were great. The service was excellent. The accommodations were superb. Everything was clean and orderly and safe.

'To Japan With Love' is the latest travel guide to Japan from Things Asian Press, not even available to buy in the shops yet. Win a copy here!

Iwate's last ruined mine- gorgeous photos of the ruins of the ruin.

The autumn has arrived in Japan. I like this season the most. The fact that it comes immediately after the hot and humid Japanese summer makes autumn even more special. I just love the hazy mornings and the crisp, gentle breeze...

As a child, I was fascinated by adventure books with explorers and pirates and I was dreaming of sailing away... I know, it's unusual for a girl, but I even learned some sailing and navigation terms.
So, when I visited Hakone, I couldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy the pirate ships from the Lake Ashi.

Morioka in northern Japan is the capital of the Iwate Prefecture. I went there recently for a festival where they burn makeshift boats for Obon - the festival for honoring their ancestors' spirits.

In this video I take a look at the city of Morioka itself and talk a little about its past and some of its sites.

Golf: The 64th-best player in the world is content eschewing PGA to play in Japan

Check out Loneleeplanet, the latest addition to the JAPUNDIT BLOGROLL, for a great collection of hilarious images, vids, and stories about Japan and other locales.