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Japanese Garden Database
Flower-viewing is a big part of Japanese culture. Here's an amazing guide to Japanese gardens in and out of Japan. Pictures and detailed descriptions are available for a handful, while others are simply listed by location. You can even learn to build your own!
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Japanese Hot Springs
Go where the Japanese go when vacationing--to the hot springs. Here's a splendid guide from a gaijin, an interesting Dane living in Japan who also happens to be a ninjitsu master. Site has photos and profiles of many of Japan's best hot springs. The site thoughtfully features a map to point you in the right direction, and some accompanied with visitors' comments about the baths.
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Daisetsuzan National Park
Japan's Daisetsuzan National Park is beautiful, a fact well-captured by this site. Read through the park's history, browse a beautiful photo library, check out the park's museum, and even see a live view of the park.
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Hakone National Park
Fuji-san awaits! If you can endure its painfully slow download, visiting the Hakone National Park web site is worth the wait. This official site for the sprawling park that features Mt. Fuji as its central theme includes crisp photos and well-organized sections. Check out maps, live weather cameras, and info on the park's facilities.
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