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This temple almost seems to be floating on a cloud

This temple almost seems to be floating on a cloud. ⛩☁️

And if you look closely enough, you can spot someone enjoying the view! 🕺💃

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📍 Kyoto, Japan

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A train leaving Yufuin Forest and coming into the

A train leaving Yufuin Forest and coming into the daylight. 🌲🚇🌲

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📍 Oita, Japan

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Here are five of the most popular folktales in Jap

Here are five of the most popular folktales in Japan! 🐇🐢

While three of five of these stories are traditional Japanese folktales, as you can see, tales with origins outside of Japan are also very popular within Japan. 🧞‍♂️

However, nothing has managed to sway the popularity of Japanese classics such as Momotaro, a hero of Japanese folklore, just yet! 🐕🐓🐒

Which of these is your favourite folktale? 📜

Read today’s article to learn about three dark and gruesome folktales that will shock and surprise! 🤯

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This is Shimonada Station, which was once known fo

This is Shimonada Station, which was once known for being Japan’s closest station to the sea. 🚞

Located right in front of the Seto Inland Sea, when the sun is shining, the view makes for a tranquil and picturesque view. 🖼

But even prettier, is watching the sunset over the sea. 🌅

Have you ever visited Ehime? 🌞🌊✨

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📍 Ehime, Japan

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This is Flower Park Urashima in Kagawa Prefecture

This is Flower Park Urashima in Kagawa Prefecture in Western Japan. 🌞🌻🌼🌸🌺🌹

From late April to late May, the park is filled with thousands of beautiful daisy in full bloom, making the whole field look like a carpet of flowers! 🌼

What’s your favourite flower? 💐

The park is filled with thousands of beautiful daisies in full bloom from late April to late May, making the whole field look like a carpet of flowers! 🌼🌼

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📍 Kagawa, Japan

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Did you know that it’s bad luck to sleep facing

Did you know that it’s bad luck to sleep facing north in Japan? 😴

Since bodies are placed facing north after death, sleeping in that direction is seen as bringing bad luck upon yourself. 👹

But, while learning Japanese superstitions is fun, knowing about them can actually help you avoid falling into awkward social situations! 😳

Read today’s article to learn more about Japanese superstitions and avoid making a social faux pas!

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Summer is almost here, which means that we are app

Summer is almost here, which means that we are approaching matsuri (festival) season! 🎆🎎

Which matsuri are you looking forward to this year? 🎇

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📍 Nagano, Japan

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Sunrise over Nagaoka Tenman Shrine! 🌅 How pret

Sunrise over Nagaoka Tenman Shrine! 🌅

How pretty is this sunrise? 🌇⛩

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📍 Kyoto, Japan

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