Why this small city is the ‘eyeglasses capital’ of Japan
Fukui is one of four prefectures in Japan ... one of 12 remaining castle towers in Japan, as well as Eihei-ji, one of two ...
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A Winter Wonderland in Fukui
We journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. The local trains, which are a lifeline for residents, operate over a total distance of ...
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Why it’s time to discover Japan’s ‘other’ Golden Route
True, Japan has already seen a record ... Another 15 minutes on the Shinkansen brings you to Fukui’s eponymous prefecture capital, an Edo-era castle town with one of Zen Buddhism’s most ...