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Fruit-picking in Tsukuihama, Yokosuka
How many strawberries could you consume in thirty minutes?
If you were given half an hour to eat-all-you-can at a strawberry farm in Tsukui, Yokosuka City, how much do you think you could manage to finish?
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Enjoy theatre performances in this classy restaurant
An elegant mix of traditional theatre and cuisine, newly-opened Suigian restaurant elevates dining experiences for most. Located in the heart of Tokyo in Nihonbashi, a place with rich history is considered the birthplace of Edo cul...

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Traditional Japanese culture in the heart of Tokyo
In the glamourous hustle and bustle of downtown Ginza, it’s hard to imagine that a place like HiSui is more than a mirage. HiSui offers a step back in time, welcoming international and Japanese guests alike into authentic Japanese cu...

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Decorative postcards made from traditional techniques
Washi papermaking was an important industry of the Tsuwano domain. Although it was registered in Hamada, the same UNESCO World Heritage Sekishu Japanese Paper was also made in Tsuwano, where visitors can get a hands-on experience ...

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Traditional miso making methods remain till this day
Miso is a traditional seasoning often used in Japanese cuisine. Produced by fermenting soybeans with any mix of barley, rice, buckwheat, and other ingredients, the texture, taste, appearance and aroma of miso varies by regions and ...

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Enjoying some classic Japanese cuisine along the open sea
For many a first-time traveller to Japan, enjoying a hot plate meal with choices of okonomiyaki (savoury Japanese pancake), monjayaki (a more liquified version of okonomiyaki), or yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) that you can...

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Whales of August cocktail bar in Shibuya
Planning to enjoy the exciting nightlife of Japan? Stuck on somewhere to go? Whales of August just may be the place you are looking for.
This quaint and hidden bar in the backstreets of Shibuya is the perfect place if you are looking for somew...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
People in Kyoto can’t, it seems, get enough of bread. According to a Family Income and Expenditure Survey conducted by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry, Kyoto City ranked top among municipalities in terms of average expenditure on bread per household.
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Discover the way of the ninja
The Musashi Ninja Clan is offering a fantastic day-trip opportunity to wannabe ninjas this coming January.
On 27th and 28th January, combine a boat cruise across Tokyo Bay—taking in the sights such as Umi-Hotaru on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, Rainbow Bridge...

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Activities and more with Airbnb
The delightful challenge travelers face when they arrive in Tokyo is choosing how to make the most of limited time. With a history spanning thousands of years, the city is full of things to explore. Airbnb aims to solve that conundrum.
The U.S.-based c...

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