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It got me thinking - would there be some kind of record about the oldest documented hotel in the world? And, well, yes. The oldest hotel in the world is the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. It is a Japanese ...

The Major Leagues may be considered the top baseball league globally. But in international competition, Japan reigns supreme.

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Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing hot springs. Here's how to plan a visit.

The Chinese passengers onboard the cruise ship Adora Mediterranea were looking forward to basking on the subtropical beaches of Japan’s Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. But just before they set ...

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