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The Backpack Adventures is going global. I'm happy to announce that our adventures would not be limited to only my country but the whole world! Come and join me as we complete the world map below with our adventures!
Philippines: The Pearl of the Orient

Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun

Japan Diaries Series:

Lists:


Honshu 

Tokyo Prefecture

Shibuya City
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya Crossing
Keio Plaza Hotel

Chiba Prefecture

Urayashu City
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea

Osaka Prefecture

Kumatori
Suita City
Tower of the Sun
Kawasaki Good Times World
Awajishima
Himeji City
Himeji Castle

Nara Prefecture

Nara City
Nara Park
Shoboji
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto City
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Prefecture

Rumoi City
Hato no Hito
Ogonmisaki Seaside Park
Rumoi River
Rumoi Golden Beach
Rumoi Shrine


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