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December 99 Article - Take a risk with Fugu, the Japanese puffer fish and visit a female shoppers paradise.

October 99 Article - Philip reveals a couple of his pet hates and experiences a traditional Japanese puppet show.

September 99 Article - Visit the Zenkoji temple in Nagano and then ease your hunger at a Okonomiyaki restaurant.

August 99 Article - Watching Sumo gives a glimpse of Japanese traditions that have been preserved over the centuries.

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Huis Ten Bosch - In a glorious celebration of Japanese-Dutch harmony, a complete replica of the Dutch Royal Family's residence forms the centre piece of the town.

Kamakura - With about 70 temples and shrines, Kamakura is a challenge for even the die-hard temple-basher.

Sapporo - This Hokkaido city is home to a Snow Festival, Japan's oldest brewery and an amazing variety of hotsprings.

Hiroshima - Hiroshima may certainly have a tragic past, but it wears its scars well, and with dignity.

Nagano - Surrounded by the Japanese Alps, Nagano has often been compared to the Alpine regions of Europe.