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Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a wide variety of side quests. Here’s a list of them, as well as tips and tricks on how to ...

Getting Yaya in Assassin's Creed Shadows on your side is quite easy, requiring you to choose three forgiveness-themed ...

The Butterfly Collector is a side quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows that involves searching for ten origami butterflies scattered around Osaka.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows features a recreation of Osaka Castle, one of the most iconic structures in the Sengoku Period. Here ...

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Katano Castle Samurai Daishos are important antagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows, located at pivotal points across the fortress.

Osaka Castle is located in the Izumi Settsu region ... Samurai Daisho 2 South-western area, patrolling nearby outer walls. The Daisho has a predictable patrol route. Use a haystack at the ...