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A Multi-Purpose Arts And Culture Center In Shibuya
Tokyo is home to a myriad of destinations focused on arts and culture, including Shibuya's Bunkamura, which literally translates to "culture village". The multi-purpose venue was opened back in 1989 and spans over several floors, whe...

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The Legends Behind A Town Museum And Festival
There is a place in Niigata Prefecture that interests me a lot, The Kitsune-bride’s House. This small museum, located near Tsugawa Station, midway between Niigata and Aizu-Wakamatsu, houses many exhibits dedicated to kitsune.
And why does...

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A Special Exhibition At Wakayama's Kawahisa Museum
Venue: Kawahisa Museum, Wakayama When: Aug 10th - Aug 24th 2021
For a limited time, Wakayama's Kawahisa Museum will be showcasing an exhibition of ceramic works from Kishu Aoi Kiln.
More than 50 kishuyaki works will be exhibited at t...

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Home Style Meals And Hearty Portions In Ureshino
When wandering around the charming onsen town of Ureshino looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled across Fuunoki Shokudo because of their bright red awning and mint-colored window frame.
There's a sandwich board with some of their menu ...

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A Night In A 21st Century Japanese-Style City House
First I was confused about the name of this place; “Costel”, what should this mean? In fact, it stands for “Co-Hostel”, underlining that it should be more than just a place to stay, but also a place to have fun and spend some nice...

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A Michi No Eki Road Station Meets The Shoreline
With over a thousand michi no eki, or road stations, Japan’s travelers have plenty of rest stops where they can take in the local scenery, stretch their legs, and learn about local culture.
Most of these michi no eki are located on arte...

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Enjoy The Beauty Of The Season At The Kobe Herb Gardens
Venue: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens When: Jul 17th - Aug 31st 2021
From July 17th until August 31st, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens will host their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities for vi...

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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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Annual Events And Activities In Peace Park On August 6
Venue: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park When: Friday - Aug 6th 2021
August 6th is a significant day for anyone in Hiroshima. Although most businesses run as usual, school children are called into school for "peace education" and man...

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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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