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Japan: What a magical country for someone travelling there for the first time

For someone who typically holidays in the West, Japan was a surprise find, with something for everyone.

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The beauty of Japan is that it can be something to everyone.

The beauty of Japan is that it can be something to everyone.

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December is all about downtime and meeting friends and family over Christmas. Switch over to January and it is all about activity, with a back-to-work buzz and upbeat New Year resolutions.

Tragically, as many Japanese were busy ushering in New Year’s Day, western

Japan was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake

that has caused a substantial death toll. There was also

a shocking airport collision,

resulting in the death of five crew members.

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