JAPAN TRAVEL
The philosopher's park in Nakano
One of the most fascinating parks to be found in Tokyo is the Tetsugakudo Park in Nakano City. Established in 1906 by philosopher and founder of Toyo University Inoue Enryo, the park is a public memento to the ideas and influences of philosophical tho...

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A Ramen Shop That Caters To Various Dietary Needs
 
Living in or visiting a foreign country is exhilarating, but it can often have elements that are overwhelming - particularly if you have dietary requirements you need to adhere to.
With an ever-increasing understanding of these need...

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One of Suginami's famous shopping streets
Dripping with local charm and rating highly on the suburban strolling meter, Japan's shotengai shopping streets can be found in almost every suburb or district that you visit. Ranging in size from an easy gathering of a handful of local shops...

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
 
Western Tokyo has Hello Kitty Land and the city's biggest zoo.
Located on Tokyo’s western outskirts, the city of Tama is one of the suburbs you will pass through on your way to Mount Takao. Local spots like Sanrio Puroland (aka Hello Kitty Land) and the sprawling Tama Zoo make ...

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A 300-Year-Old Tradition
Venue: Funakawahachimangu When: Tuesday - Oct 15th 2019 ,  1:30pm - 3:30pm
Located at the north part of Okayama Prefecture and bordering Tottori Prefecture, Niimi City is prone to cold weather in the winter season but once springs kicks in you can see the spr...

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A massive two-day eat-up. Stretch pants required
Venue: Around Hiroshima Castle When: Oct 26th - Oct 27th 2019 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
 
Hiroshima holds a huge two-day food festival at the end of October every year.
 
Hiroshima loves to eat, and this gathering is a chance for the entire ...

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DEEP JAPAN
 
 
Japan is a veritable treasure trove of souvenirs and gifts; there's absolutely something in this country for anyone you can think of - and it's usually unbelievably cool. In this "Must Have Japanese Souvenirs" series, Deep Japan senpai will share with you the coolest of the cool, t...

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Kanagawa's homegrown ramen chain
Nanashi brings Iekei-style ramen to its outlets across Kanagawa and Tokyo, including the heart of Shibuya, and delivers its own signature Iekei experience for ramen-lovers to enjoy. Iekei implies a tonkotsu shōyu base, popular across the Yokohama re...

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
 
The coolest park in Sapporo, even when there's no snow!
Local eats, great views and ample time to relax while in Hokkaido Prefecture’s capital city: Welcome to Odori Park.
The expansive park is one of Sapporo’s most famous attractions hosting Japan’s largest snow festival, as w...

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Vegan eats close to Ikebukuro Station
In early summer I had a friend come and visit Japan, and that friend of mine is vegan. That means we have to hunt down vegan eateries to dine at, but thankfully there are quite a number of great options to enjoy in Tokyo - and more and more are p...

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