The first game to be held at the memorial stadium in Iwate, Fiji should be able to succeed, but Uruguay won’t make it easy.
Pro tip: Don’t forget to reserve your Japan Rail Pass for inter-city travel between matches, and stay connected with a rental wifi router.
Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 3,500 fireworks light up the sky. One of the highlights is the 1000m long Niagara falls display which creates a waterfall of fire. The best place for viewing is Shirahama beach […]
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