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REASONS TO LOVE
JAPAN

DISCOVER Reasons to Love Japan karaoke bars, hovering trains that rocket through awe-inspiring countryside,
An avant-garde capital that pulsates with quirky cosplayers and raucous

engrossing traditions, and an obsession with etiquette – what’s not to love?
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FAST TRAINS
When Japan launched the
shinkansen in 1964, they left
the rest of the world in the dust.
Silently speeding at 200 mph
(320km/h), you’ll feel as if
you’re already in the future.

A RYOKAN2
STAYING IN
These guesthouses provide the
ultimate Japanese experience.
Don a yukata (kimono), indulge
in a communal bath and savour
a home-cooked meal, washed
down with plenty of sake.

3 CELEBRATING OTAKU

Once an offensive term for a
super fan, more and more
people are calling themselves
otaku. Explore the world of
manga, anime, and cosplay in
Tokyo’s Harajuku district (p94).

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