JAPAN TRAVEL
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?
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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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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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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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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
Hiking In Summer; Skiing In Winter; But The Milky, Acidic Onsen Is Good Year Round.
 
There comes a point each summer in Tokyo when you just cannot take another day of the combination of the oppressive heat and humidity, and you’ve just got to get out of the city to escape to a ...

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Celebrate the blossoms of the season
Venue: Komahongo, Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture 350-1251, Japan When: Apr 13th - Apr 14th 2019 ,  10:00am - 4:00pm
This festival was formerly known as the Nanohana Festival (菜の花まつり) as it is timed when the nanohana (rapeseed flowers) are in ful...

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A guide in kimono will lead you to all the best food
Maybe you heard that Tsukiji Fish Market moved to Toyosu, so you are wondering if it is still worthwhile visiting Tsukiji. Absolutely! Tsukiji Fish Market is still attracting visitors, because of its good restaurants and shops.
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Shinto shrine with a garden to inspire poetry
Venue: Jonangu Shrine When: Feb 18th - Mar 22nd 2019 ,  12:00am - 12:00am
 
Jonan-gu is a Heian Era Shinto shrine that was built in 794 when the court moved from Nara to Kyoto.
 
It is famous for a Heian style poetry event called Kyokusui...

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