JAPAN TRAVEL
A tea factory, two plantations and a farm stayHave you ever visited a tea plantation? Drinking green tea has many health benefits - it can fight inflammation, protect you from cell damage, increase insulin sensitivity, boost your metabolism and help with weight loss. If you come to J...

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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
Dig into the beauty from Hiroshima to Ehime while cycling through these Japanese islands.
Widely considered one of the best cycling routes in the world, the easily accessible Shimanami Kaido offers stunning natural views, local delicacies and, of course, great exercise.
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The festival of Matsuyama Castle with cherry blossom
Venue: Shinonome When: Apr 4th - Apr 7th 2019 ,  2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the weather is usually just starting to get warm. If all is well, the cherry blossoms are...

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Art exhibition, live show, and... book vending machine!
Venue: Ginza Sony Park When: Mar 8th - Apr 8th 2019 ,  10:00am - 8:00pm
 
Independent art is no longer inaccessible, because, it is now literally right next to Ginza station!
 
Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) Ginza Edition, unique as...

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Savor scrumptious Spanish fare at Shibuya Stream
Craving a hearty Spanish meal in a relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere? Does the thought of paella, chilled tomato soup gazpacho, fragrant omelette tortilla and sweet and spicy potato dish patatas bravas make your mouth water?
In the mid...

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A kawaii Airbnb in the center of Tokyo
Moshi Moshi Sakura room is a gorgeous space where kawaii meets luxury. Located in a rather unassuming building with an air of industrial Tokyo, this penthouse Airbnb boasts adorable furnishings and its own roof terrace in the center of Harajuku....

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The world F1 championship returns to Suzuka
Venue: Suzuka Circuit When: Oct 11th - Oct 13th 2019 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
 
The Formula One Grand Prix returns to Japan this autumn from 11 October to 13 October. The Japanese Grand Prix 2019 will see the practice rounds of the drivers (11-1...

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DEEP JAPAN
 
Ninomaru Japanese Garden And The Palace GardensThe Japanese garden at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo is one of the best places to see all kinds of Japanese flowers throughout the year. Of course, it is also an excellent place to see sakura - cherry blossoms.
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Meat bun store since 1957
Chinese style steamed buns were first introduced to Japan in the 1920s and while there may be a variety of fillings, pork filled steamed buns (called "nikuman") were and remain to be the most popular. What is not to love about a warm bun made of a soft fluff...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Experience the Moomin Stories
Venue: Miyazawa, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture 357-0001, Japan When: Saturday - Mar 16th 2019 ,  9:00am - 9:00pm
On March 16, 2019, Saturday, the Moomin Valley Park is finally opening. Metsä Village, the free admission part of the park, opened last November ...

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