Hamamatsu, Japan

 
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An important industrial hub, the city is home to many companies, including Honda Motor Company, Kawai Pianos, Yamaha, Sony, Suzuki Motor Company and Hamamatsu Photonics as well as a large air base for Japan’s defense force. Consequently, the city is well known for producing motorcycles, musical instruments and optoelectronic sensors among other things.
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Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

 
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Bowing is nothing less than an art form in Japan, respect pounded into children’s heads from the moment they enter school. For tourists, a simple inclination of the head or an attempt at a bow at the waist will usually suffice.
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Yokohama, Japan : Second Largest City Of Japan

 
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Yokohama, second largest city of Japan, is also known for its Chinatown. Its excellent location and presence of innumerable sightseeing activities attracts visitors from across the globe to be a part of the city.

With a population of more than 3 million, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan. The city is Kanagawa Prefecture’s capital and located half an hour from Tokyo (if you board a train). Today, Yokohama is known for homing one of the largest Chinatowns in the world. Some of the popular sights for tourists in the city include:

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