JAPAN TRENDS
 
Muji will open a new food-focused global flagship store in Ginza, central Tokyo, from April 4th.
As previously reported, the Ginza Muji will house Japan’s first Muji Hotel from its sixth to tenth floors, with the regular Muji store on the first basement to the sixth floors. There a...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Lightup in the streets of Kyoto
Venue: Higashiyama When: Mar 8th - Mar 17th 2019 ,  6:00pm - 9:30pm
 
In March, Higashiyama is lit up by thousands of lanterns that guide the visitors for an unforgettable night walk through Kyoto’s famous neighborhood.
 
Our visit coincided with the e...

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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
Kysuhu's little Kyoto has a big history.
Known by some as Kyushu’s own little Kyoto, the Obi Castle Town, located in Nichinan, is a compact samurai treasure trove offering an array of activities that lend insight into the history of Miyazaki Prefecture.
Built sometime during the...

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A celebration of the beginning of spring
Venue: Kairakuen When: Feb 16th - Mar 31st 2019 ,  12:00am - 12:00am
Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. (See a great photo story on the festival here.) Thanks to its long ...

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Prepare renowned Japanese food, try sake and see if you can discover umami during this authentic experience Highlights Enjoy learning the authentic Japanese cuisine "Washoku"Savor delicious sake paired with the dishesBeginners & international participants are welcome
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GAIJIN POT TRAVEL
Kyoto’s Undiscovered Gem.
Nijo Castle probably isn’t the first destination that comes to mind when one thinks of famous places to visit in Kyoto.
It is after all one of the 17 sites across Kyoto to be collectively designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site under the combined ...

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Traditional Japanese Atmosphere In The Hot Spring Town
Matsue has two areas famous for its natural hot spring water. These hot springs are rated highly in Japan for health and beautifying of skin and can be enjoyed in free natural foot spas, day trip hot springs (where you can bathe ...

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DEEP JAPAN
 
Friendly Staff Selects And Explains Some Of The Best Stationery
Bunbougu （文房具） is the Japanese word for stationery and it includes all kinds of items that you might use for writing, drawing, or paper crafts. In Tokyo Omotesando, you can find a selection of the best stationery fr...

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Beautiful Japanese Gardens of the Izumo Region
Hidden behind the Chugoku Mountains in west Japan, a three- hour drive from Hiroshima, lays the Izumo region, home to a large concentration of Japan’s greatest gardens. Adachi Museum of Art is a must-see for any Japanese garden connoisse...

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A sushi bar in Nagasaki packed with local atmosphere
Occupying the space between the rarefied pricing of 3-Michelin starred sushi maestros and the cut throat world of corporate 100-yen sushi train restaurants, your average mom & pop sushi operation seems like a world away from the hu...

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