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Venue: Kanda Myojin Shrine When: Jan 18th - Jan 19th 2020 , 10:00am - 4:00pm
This annual festival in mid-January honours Daikoku, the deity of fortune, and is held close to Japan's Coming of Age Day the same month. Daikoku Matsuri looks to attract those seeking additional good luck...

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An absolute blast for the kids in Tokyo Located right by Meiji Jingu Gaien in central Tokyo's Minato Ward, Niko Niko Park is one of those gems of a place to bring your younger kids and give them free licence to run, jump, slide and play.
A haven for little jungle gym enthusiasts, the...

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A step back in time to Showa Era life
The 63 years of the Showa Era in Japan were tumultuous, spanning the time from the Meiji Emperor’s death on Christmas Day in 1926, through wartime devastation, post-war deprivation and recovery, and the “economic miracle” of Japan becoming the se...

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A discovery of home style cooking
Nothing beats the experience of discovering a new place, guided by a local resident who finds it joyful to show you around and introduces you to anything local. That morning I met Nao, a Tokyoite I got to know during my second visit to Japan. We made...

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Learn How To Create Your Own Traditional Washi Techniques
2 hours at Nagano
 ¥2,000+ per person Highlights Chance to learn traditional washi making techniquesHands-on experience to create your own washi postcardsQuick tour of historic washi studio to improve your washi knowledge.Desc...

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Robots x waffles
Japan is no stranger to innovative café ideas and Pepper Parlor, by Softbank Robotics, is an exciting café for anyone to enjoy! Combining robotics and café foods, Pepper Parlor aims to bring guests a unique, one-of-a-kind dining experience.
With a menu of waffles, ...

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A New Area At Universal Studios Japan Opening In 2020
When gaming fans hear the name Super Nintendo World, they likely envision a world of colorful scenery and beloved Mario characters.
Thanks to Universal Studios Japan, that is exactly what visitors will get.
New images of the expan...

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Ring in 2020 Tokyo-style
Have you waited until the last moment before deciding how to celebrate welcoming 2020’s New Year? Well, don’t worry because you can have a great New year’s holiday in Shinagawa without rushing to book a trip.
Tokyo is a wonderful place to welcome the coming o...

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My destination for a tasty lunch
Sensaiya Benicho is a traditional Japanese style restaurant which is renowned for serving sashimi to its customers. The restaurant is located in the Yuzawa Onsen street, only 5 minutes walking distance away from Echigo Yuzawa Station.
Even though the ...

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
 
For fox sake.
Japan is cute animal sanctuary central and what could possibly be cuter than a fox village? In the picturesque mountains of Miyagi prefecture you can watch, feed and take adorable pictures with six different breeds of Japanese foxes.
Once you arrive, stock up on c...

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