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A temple with its past set to the future
One of the most strikingly contradictory temples to be found in Tokyo, Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple in Koto City is a neighbourhood not only famous for its like-clockwork esoteric Goma fire ritual but also for its radical sense of the modern.
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Go Glamping And 'Disco' Strawberry Picking At A Farm North Of Tokyo
If you want to go camping in Japan but can’t be bothered pitching your own tent or starting a campfire from scratch, Namegata Farmer’s Village in Ibaraki Prefecture has got you covered. The farm offers a full gla...

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Kaitenzushi are also known as conveyor belt sushi restaurants, sushi-go-rounds, or sushi trains. At a kaitenzushi, a moving belt circulates in front of diners to deliver plates of pre-made nigiri sushi and other menu items.
The first kaitenzushi was opened in the Osaka area in 1958...

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Enhancing the Ghibli experience with delicious food
The Straw Hat Cafe is located in Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo. It is a most adorable cafe with gorgeous interior that reminds you of Ghibli movies everywhere you look, and serves the most delicious food - all made with organic ingre...

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Experience a Great Summer Festival in Hayama
Venue: Morito Beach When: Tuesday - Aug 13th 2019 ,  6:00pm - 9:00pm
Do you like the beach? Do you like or want to experience Japanese summer festivals? Then the Morito no hama, bon dance competition/Festival is the best place to be this s...

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You may never eat sushi again after visiting this creepy-crawly museum.
Exploring the Meguro Parasitological Museum will leave you feeling simultaneously enthralled and disgusted. The parasite-infected animals, bugs, and worms housed inside are enough to make your skin crawl.
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A Tokyo entry in the 100 Soundscapes of Japan
Nostalgia reigns in Shibamata. Beloved for its connection to the classic TV film series Otoko wa Tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man) and famous for its magnificent Taishakuten Buddhist temple, Shibamata's charm is complete with two nationa...

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A sushi-go-round for families and picky eaters
Do you love sushi? I do, but I'm the only one in my family who does. That means when we travel around Japan, it can be hard convincing everyone to go to a sushi restaurant. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this position. Fortunately, the...

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Nagoro, Japan (CNN) — On the surface, Nagoro is like any other sleepy riverside village in southern Japan's remote Iya Valley.
A winding drive through the small town appears to reveal elderly residents tending to their gardens and families waiting patiently at a bus stop. It all seems norma...

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Venue: Beppu Spa Beach When: Jul 26th - Jul 28th 2019 ,  7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Beppu Hanabi Taikai (Beppu Fireworks Festival) is a must-see summer event. The festival is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first weekend of August.
 
Beppu Hanabi Taikai is held at Spa ...

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