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10 things to do in Fukushima – Time Out Tokyo

It has been more than six years since the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident of March 2011 hit Fukushima prefecture. The recovery from that disaster has been remarkable, with Fukushima already attracting almost as many tourists as before 2011, when the region was known as one of Japan’s finest destinations. Here are ten of our favorite things to do in the country’s third-largest prefecture, a wonderland of enticing eats, healing hot springs, historical landmarks and natural beauty.
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A guide to public holidays in Japan – Time Out Tokyo

You know the story: in addition to working some of the longest hours in the world, Japanese employees take extremely few days off. Newcomers are often terrified of this country’s perceived addiction to labour, and the stereotype of the overworked salaryman dies hard.

But there is at least one part of working life in Japan that’s worthy of praise: the number – and variety – of public holidays. As of 2017, we have a whopping 16 such days annually, and most of them even come with fun backstories.
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Tokyo train etiquette: how to be a good commuter – Time Out Tokyo

Trains in this great city of ours are supremely convenient, always (well, almost) on time, and just all-round awesome. Yes, absolutely, but they can also be claustrophobic, scary and confusing, especially if you’re a Tokyo newcomer and/or riding during the rush hour. There are also quite a few written and unwritten rules of train-taking that, if followed, make everyone’s journey more comfortable, less frustrating and simply better.