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Venue: Keitto Buildings around Shijonawate Station When: Jun 24th - Jun 25th 2023
Summer solstice festivals hold great importance in various cultures around the world, with the longest day and shortest night of the year marking a significant astronomical event.
These festivals ty...

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Smoke Beer Factory
If you are in he northern part of the Yamamoto line and want to try some nice beer, stop by Otsuka station and visit Namachan brewing.
When you get in front of the restaurant, you will know you are at the right place when you see the cute mascot, that I guess is na...

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A Summer Dance Festival In Tokyo
Venue: Asakusa Yokocho & Asakusa Rokku Broadway When: Saturday - Jul 1st 2023
The Awa Odori is a vibrant and energetic traditional dance festival held annually in Japan, with the largest and best known of them taking place in Tokushima Prefecture on t...

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A Celebration Of All Things Shrimp In Osaka
Venue: Hanshin Umeda Main Store When: Jun 6th - Jun 12th 2023
Shrimp, or ebi in Japanese, holds a prominent place in Japanese cuisine and is a popular food for both locals and visitors to Japan alike. In saying that, the consumption of ebi ...

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Explore He History Of Ceramic In Arita And Kyushu
If you are visiting Arita, you are likely in the city to see the famous Arita ceramic.
The best way to explore the history and the style of Arita is probably to visit the Kyushu Ceramic Museum. You can then complete your visit in Arit...

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Taste Italian and French wines at Huis Ten Bosch
Venue: Huis Ten Bosch When: May 8th - May 28th 2023
Running on the same dates as the annual Rose Festival, the Early Summer Wine Festival at Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch amusement park allows visitors to choose from 25 types of bottled wi...

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Nine Irish Films Set To Captivate Audiences
Venue: Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho When: Jun 2nd - Jun 15th 2023
Irish cinema offers a rich tapestry of storytelling, showcasing the country's history, culture, and vibrant spirit.
With the support of the Embassy of Ireland in Japan, the Iris...

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A Scenic Train On The Nichinan Line In Miyazaki 
If you are in Miyazaki and plan to use the Nichinan line, you might as well decide to take the scenic train Yamasachi Umisachi.
The train run twice a day, usually on weekend and holiday only, between Miyazaki station and Nango station....

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A Shrine And Waterfall Near Myoken Onsen
Located in Kirishima near Myoken onsen, Wake-jinja and Inukai falls are easy to visit if you are staying for the night at a ryokan near the onsen.
Both are near the start of the former Kirishima Olle trail, but talking with the staff at my ryo...

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A Celebration Of Okinawan Culture In Kawasaki
 
Venue: Kawasaki Station East Exit area When: May 3rd - May 7th 2023
Haisai translates to hello in the Okinawan dialect, and the Haisai Festival in Kawasaki has celebrated Okinawan culture for 20 years now.
The event presents the opportu...

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