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Burcu Basar

Burcu Basar

I am Burcu. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey and a resident of Tokyo, Japan since 2019. I am currently doing my PhD in Japan in an area which miraculously combines my profession - law, with my passion - national parks. I can often be found in national parks all over Japan where I tend to take too many photos. The two things that I love the most about Japan are its nature and intriguingly dark literature.

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Articles by Burcu Basar

Women and a waterfall in Okinawa Japan

Yaeyama Islands: Three Close Encounters with the Unique Nature and Culture of Okinawa

Beaches & Islands, Ferries, Hiking, Kyushu, Luxury Accommodation, National Parks, Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa, Sponsored
On the southernmost part of Japan lies a group of 23 islands called Yaeyama (八重山列島) where the mangrove forests and jungles dominate the otherworldly landscape guarded by mesmerizingly blue waters. It is a place where the animals, including endemic species, live...
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Textile atelier in Japan

Explore the New Golden Route of Japan with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Part 3: Fukui, Shiga, Kyoto, & Osaka

Historic Sites, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Museums & Galleries, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo
This is the third and final installment of our series focusing on experiences along the New Golden Route of Japan that are easily accessible with Hokuriku Arch Pass. The pass costs 24,500 yen per adult when purchased outside of Japan...
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Wood carving in Japan

Explore the New Golden Route of Japan with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Part 2: Niigata, Toyama, Gifu, & Ishikawa

Gifu, Historic Sites, Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Mountains, Museums & Galleries, National Parks, Osaka, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Tokyo, Toyama
This is the second part of our series introducing you to the lesser-known Japan, the New Golden Route, which is now easier to discover thanks to the Hokuriku Arch Pass. The pass costs 24,500 yen per adult when purchased outside...
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