JAPAN TRAVEL
Beautiful roses at Jindai Botanical Garden in Tokyo
Venue: Jindai Botanical Gardens When: May 8th - Jun 9th 2019 ,  9:30am - 5:00pm
How can I share my impression? I've been going to Jindai Botanical Park for five years. Usually, I visit the Rose Fiesta, held every May and October dur...

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
Ninja Time In The Mountains.
If you find yourself in Nagano City, take a day trip to nearby Togakushi Village, which is just a 45 minutes drive away. With a shrine in a sacred forest, top-notch soba noodles, and a hint of ninja intrigue, the village ranks among Japan’s great “off...

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A Vegan Friendly Cafe With A Host Of Tasty Eats!
Seeking some vegan grub to enjoy after exploring Hiroshima? Art Cafe Elk is a must visit if you're in the area. Although their menu isn't fully vegan, they do have many vegan friendly options on the menu - as well as dishes that can be...

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Easy hiking in stunning scenery near Kofu
Shosenkyo Gorge is famous for autumn scenery. I went there in November 2018 and I was not disappointed. The trail is much shorter than at Nishizawa Valley and flat, so it is very easy walking, suitable for all ages and states of fitness. It w...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Hiroshima’s Miyajima island is already one of the most picturesque and popular sightseeing destinations in the whole country. And it now just got even better — and cuter.
The small island just off the coast and famous for its “floating shrine gate” at Itsukushima Shrine is always t...

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One of Japan's best zoos
Zoorasia, also known as Yokohama Dobutsuen, is one of Japan’s biggest and best zoos. Opened in 1999, this year is the zoo’s 20th anniversary.
This zoo is a fantastic venue for a family day out. When you arrive you should buy tickets from the ticket machine an...

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Nature & local culture in the Tama area, only 90 minutes away from Tokyo
If you have always considered Tokyo to be a huge, modern metropolis with no space for nature-related activities, you should perhaps have a look at this article.
Recently, I had the privilege to explore an area o...

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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
Water mochi is magical but this smalltown sweets shop has all your Japanese faves.
Although wagashi (traditional Japanese confections) can be found across the country, there are few locations as renowned as a shop called Kinseiken Daigahara.
Located in the serene little town of ...

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Getting to know the legendary Ghibli producer and co-founder
Venue: Kanda Myojin When: Apr 20th - May 12th 2019 ,  10:00am - 6:00pm
From 20 April to 12 May 2019, immerse yourself in the world of Ghibli magic at the “Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition” held at the Edo Culture Complex...

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Celebrate purple blossoms with music, dance and parades
Venue: Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan When: Apr 28th - Apr 29th 2019 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
In the last weekend of April each year, Kasukabe City celebrates its explosion of purple and white wisteria blossoms in Fuji Matsuri. This is a s...

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