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Steven16091984

Historian and Traveler. Living in The Netherlands Been to: Africa: Ghana America: Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Peru, Uruguay Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Pacific: New Zealand

https://www.travel4history.com

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Gangneung, South Korea

Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht

The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.

lewblank

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Paju, South Korea

Third Tunnel of Aggression

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.

atimian

Added by atimian

Three Wise Monkeys of Tōshōgū Shrine

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Fred Cherrygarden

Added by Fred Cherrygarden

Yanaka Cemetery

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

Hermit09

Added by Hermit09

Odaiba Statue of Liberty

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

SamM

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

Jaszmina Szendrey

Added by Jaszmina Szendrey

Huis Ten Bosch

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

journeylism

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Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima's Hypocenter

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Ysabet

Added by Ysabet

Hachiko

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

Sanjūsangen-dō

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Josh

Hatsukaichi, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Added by bebeto

Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Clinton

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Yamanouchi, Japan

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

atimian

Added by atimian

Sagano Bamboo Forest

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser