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The Price of Playing in the Beitou Stream to Beat the Heat: Avoid the Hidden Hazards and Protect Your Body

The Price of Playing in the Beitou Stream to Beat the Heat: Avoid the Hidden Hazards and Protect Your Body

Since the Japanese colonial era, the Beitou Stream began to be occupied by Japanese merchants and operated on a large commercial scale. The stream became a channel for many hot spring hotels to discharge wastewater, causing the water quality to become extremely poor, filled with various bathing chemicals and human waste and other undesirable refuse.

Which Suits You Better: the "Kansai Area Pass" or "ICOCA and HARUKA"?
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Which Suits You Better: the "Kansai Area Pass" or "ICOCA and HARUKA"?

At "Kansai Airport Station" next to Kansai International Airport, there is a convenient railway system connecting to major tourist cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. When getting around Kansai, besides driving yourself, trains are probably the most important means of transportation. Therefore, JR has launched many pass services, allowing foreign tourists to enjoy a convenient and fast transportation system at a more favorable price. This article compares the "Kansai Area Pass" and "ICOCA and HARUKA" to help you find the most suitable choice.