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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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The 400 year flow of Tokyo's water supply
Yushima, hot water island. Ochanomizu, tea water. Suidobashi, waterworks bridge. Today, many places in the center of Tokyo bear names which indicate their relationship to the water supply of Tokyo. The Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum revea...

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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
 
Fewer tourists, more sashimi and don't forget the citrus!
Sip on yuzu or ginger juice, peruse Japanese knives, eat fresh sushi and get your hands on citrus fruits the size of your head at Kochi City’s Sunday Market. Showcasing the best local food, drink, artistry and produce f...

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Streets Of Kobe Decked With Flower Paintings
Venue: Kobe City When: Apr 27th - Apr 29th 2019 ,  3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kobe Infiorata, a two-day event during Golden Week (beginning of May) in Kobe has the popular tourist spots and roads decked with flower paintings.
The event started two ye...

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Celebrating the new Reiwa Era led by Emperor Naruhito
Venue: Okamoto district When: Wednesday - May 1st 2019 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
Come 30 April 2019, Emperor Akihito will abdicate his throne, with Crown Prince Naruhito acceding to the throne to become the new Emperor of Japan on the f...

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