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Cat Take Your Eyes Away
It's a common sight in Japan to see cats frolicking or walking leisurely. Because their numbers continue to grow in abundance, there are numerous cat islands all over the country, like Aoshima and Tashirojima.
Cats just seem to blend in with the scenery Japan ...

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A Scenic Road Trip Along Route 292
Ever since moving to Gunma I've wanted to visit the caldera of Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane. Unfortunately, I'm doomed to disappointment as the volcanic activity levels over the last 3 years have been too high to safely allow any visitors.
It's still well wo...

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Exceeds All Expectations - Day 3
We saved Hamamatsu city for our last day because the weather was forecast to be cloudy and it would be close to the station for our return trip. It turned out to be a beautiful day. First, we walked about twenty minutes to Hamamatsu Castle.
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Seasonal Outdoor Pools In A Vast Park
Venue: Nasunogahara Park When: Jul 21st - Aug 29th 2021
Nasunogahara is a sprawling park with dozens of things for families to enjoy. Each year in the summer, for six weeks only, they open their outdoor pools.
There are four pools in total. One f...

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Explore The Versatile Architecture Of Tokyo With An Expert Guide On A Half-Day Tour And Experience The City In New Ways
4 hours in TokyoFrom ¥24,000 Highlights Discover the fascinating architecture of TokyoHave an experienced architect/guide show you around and introduce the architec...

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A Market Of Handmade Wind Chimes At A Wonderful Temple
Venue: Kawasaki Daishi When: Jul 1st - Jul 7th 2021, 10:00am - 6:00pm
 
Every July, for five days, the famous Kawasaki Daishi Temple holds a 'Furin-ichi', or Wind Chime Market. Approximately 900 beautiful and unique varieties, fr...

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A Beautiful Temple In Forested Hills Near Hamamatsu
If you want to find somewhere as serene as it's spiritual, it's hard to beat a temple in the forest, and Hoko-ji is a prime example. There's no noise other than the birdsong and footsteps, and it's wonderfully soothing to stroll aro...

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The Accommodation Option Was Named As One Of The Hottest New Hotels
Each year, the travel site TripAdvisor releases the results of their Travelers' Choice awards, which come in various categories including the world's best beaches, restaurants, national parks, and hotels. For 2021, K...

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Flower festival at Keisei Rose Garden
Venue: Keisei Rose Garden When: Apr 23rd - Jun 13th 2021, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Keisei Rose Garden is one of the largest rose gardens in the greater Tokyo area. Located in Yachiyo in Chiba Prefecture, it takes about an hour to get to from Tokyo. The 2...

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A Flower-Filled Event In Saitama
Venue: Sky of Poppies, Sainokuni Fureai Ranch When: May 22nd - Jun 6th 2021, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Running from late May through until early June, Saitama's Sky of Poppies event at the Sainokuni Fureai Ranch showcases an astounding number of these lovely bl...

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