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1.BugakuDance
It’s one of the most sacred sites in Japan, and Ben Hall finds Miyajima remains a symbol of the country’s ancient traditions. Within minutes, the tide line covering the base .....
 
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The least developed and most unspoiled island of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido attracts lovers of the great outdoors with its therapeutic hot springs and excellent skiing. As I savour my .....
 
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Forget planes, trains and taxis - Ben Hall finds exploration cruising is a hassle-free way of discovering the heart and soul of a culture. Below the imposing statue in Nagasaki’s .....
 
1.Taiko-Yoshimasa-Ochino
There are many ways to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, and as Joanna Hall discovers, one of the loudest is learning how to play Taiko drums. Drums have never been .....
 
1.Shabu-Shabu-Meal
Tokyo has recently been crowned the epicentre of fine dining, but many visitors to Japan regard the entire nation as a gastronome’s paradise. Anyone who travels to Japan will quickly .....
 
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Packed with impressive sights and natural beauty, Kyoto is one of the world’s most culturally impressive cities. It was one of the few places in Japan untouched by World War .....
 
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Japan’s former imperial city is home to some of the country’s most famous architecture, and Ben Hall finds a few hidden delights by asking the locals what they do on .....
 
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He's one of France's most famous chefs and now Pierre Gagnaire will be taking his creative skills to the new centre of international cuisine, Tokyo. The three Michelin-starred Gagnaire will .....
 
ZeppelinTokyo
It's a throwback to a golden era of travel, and now you can experience a birds-eye view of Japan by cruising over the country's great cities and attractions in a .....
 
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For a truly authentic Japanese experience, there's nothing quite like spending a night in a traditional Japanese inn. Visitors to Japan quickly discover something unusual about hotels when they .....
 
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It may be stereotyped as the land of the $200 melon and $90 mushroom, but today’s Japan is a more affordable option for many visitors including the vibrant capital city .....
 
1.Shabu-Shabu-Meal
From street side stalls and department store food halls to world class restaurants, Tokyo is the ultimate food lover's destination. Getting lost in Shinjuku station is a mishap which .....
 
Okonomiyaka-Chef
Don’t know your tempura from your takoyaki? The intricacies of Japanese cuisine can be confusing, but there is no better or cheaper place to learn than Japan’s culinary capital. .....
 
Nakamise-dori
When the people of Japan tell you that shopping is their national sport, they’re not joking. For visitors, however, it’s an integral part of life which really should not be .....
 
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Packed with impressive sights and natural beauty, Kyoto is one of the world’s most culturally impressive cities. Joanna Hall discovers its ancient beauty. I'm standing at one of Kyoto’s most .....
 

Marseille, Mon Amie

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Selection by: Ben Hall
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5.L'Abbaye-Saint-Victor
6.Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
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9.MarseilleHarbour
It’s long been considered the rough diamond of France, but Marseille has been polished into .....
 
 
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