A three-minute guide to Osaka
Wealthy, quirky and fun-loving, Japan's third-largest city is fascinating.
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As I disembark I notice one attendant singing a passenger's baby to sleep.
Hot onsen and ice monsters
Jamie Lafferty recently explored all 47 prefectures, from untamed Hokkaido in the north to tropical Okinawa in the south. Here are his highlights from 100 days of adventure.
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