Land of the Rising Sun: 6 Reasons to visit Japan in 2016

MF editorial team

25 Jan 2016

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Kichi Kichi Omurice, Kyoto
The almost-viral video of the impressive slit-cutting of the omurice should entice you enough to make Kyoto one of your go-to destinations this year.
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Tokyo Snake Centre, Harajuku
Try eating your favourite chiffon cake, next to the cold-blooded reptiles. Yums!
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New Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel
Coming soon in 2016, look forward to a brand new concept of celebrating magic and imagination of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Park—and make your Disney dreams come to life.
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Godzilla-themed Hotel, Tokyo
The signature features of Hotel Gracery Shinjuku: A 12-meter tall Godzilla replica head that could be seen through a ninth floor hotel room window, six Godzilla view rooms and one Godzilla themed room with a man-sized Godzilla statue plus a large Godzilla claw over the beds.
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JR Hokkaido Unveils Its First Shinkansen service
Thinking of going for a more-budget trip to the North of Japan? JR Hokkaido will start the long-awauted operations of its inaugural Shinkansen service in March 2016, linking Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido via the Seikan tunnel under the Tsugaru Strait.
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Glamping On A Hill, near Mt. Fuji
Glamping - 'glamorous camping', is a new concept by Hoshino Resorts as Japan's first luxury camping resort. Built amidst the surrounding nature of Lake Kawaguchi-ko (one of the Five Lakes of Mt. Fuji), set yourself up for a new romantic spot.
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Get hyped up with Japan’s (latest) must-go places this year.

The recent fear of harmful radiation in Japan hasn’t stopped hopeful tourists from entering the culture-filled country. So instead of eyeing your feed that continues to be flooded with Disney Tokyo’s Harry Potter World or the famous Kichi Kichi omurice, it’s time for you to witness the splendour for yourself!

Japan has always been fascinating with cutting edge technology, an abundance of nature, wonderful architecture and extra-fresh sushi. Go to Hokkaido and Tokyo if you love the hustle and bustle of the city life, otherwise opt for Kyoto and Nara for more serene moments.

Whether you’re feeling ultra inspired by the soon-to-be released Japanese-made Godzilla movie this year, or wishing to fulfill the Disney Princess dream -don’t let anything stop you from booking the air tickets, to sunny Kyoto or bustling Tokyo.

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