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  Tottori prefecture (specifically, near Tottori City) is the only place in Japan where you can see sand dunes. These dark brown dunes attract tourists from all over the country. Although the shape of the dunes is constantly changing due to the action of the wind, one thing that remains the same is the spectacular view out over the Sea of Japan. If you take the trip out there, you will also have a chance to buy some of Tottori's famous pears. These succulent delicacies are said to be the best in the country and if you like fruit they are not to be missed.  
 
 
 
Up the coast a short way is the rugged and scenic Uradome coastline. Rocks sculpted into fantastic shapes by the wind and sea, gaping caves and looming colored cliffs have made this an area of outstanding natural beauty worthy of its designation as a national treasure. The underwater views are also spectacular. For those interested in viewing natural landscapes, this area is one not to be missed.

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On the way to Kurayoshi, not far from Tottori City, you can try your hand at making traditional Japanese paper, or washi at the Aoya Washi Workshop. These papyrus-like sheets are made from locally gathered river reeds, soaked in water for a time and then dried into sheets using a sieve. Washi is a traditional Japanese product, and still very much in evidence today for correspondence, wrapping paper and many other uses. The beautiful designs woven into the fabric of the paper make a superb accessory to virtually any occasion.

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In Japan there is a saying concerning eating crabs: when you eat crabs, you become silent. The phrase tells us how attractive eating crabs is! When you eat crabs, you are too busy to say a word.
There are a variety of crabs in Japan. King crabs and horsehair crabs from northern parts of Japan are popular. However when people just say CRAB in Japan, in most cases they refer to snow crabs.
Snow crabs from the areas facing the Japan Sea are particularly valued. As the areas （San-in 山陰）coincide with hot spring resorts, people go and taste this delicacy in winter.
The most popular meal using snow crabs is hot pot meal called kani-chiri or crab shabu shabu. You are asked to soak crab meat into broth based soup for only several seconds. Don’t spoil the taste by cooking well-done. Half cooked or rare crabs are superb!

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