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Kochi: Japan’s friendliest city?

The people of Kochi think they’re Japan’s friendliest. It could have something to do with their love of a drink!!

Mt Fuji’s southern cities

Get in touch with Mt Fuji and surrounds from the twin cities if Fuji and Fujinomiya.

Worshipping Mount Fuji

Mt Fuji is now a World Heritage Site – but it’s more than just the mountain. It’s the history and spirituality of Mt Fuji that’s protected.

My mission:

To see every UNESCO World Heritage Site,

How many have you visited?

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