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For those interested in Japanese lore, ninja hold particular intrigue. Visitors to the country who wish to learn more about this secretive groups of shadowy characters can do so at the Ninja Museum of Igaryu located in Iga in the western Mie Prefecture.
 Ninja initiative to boost t...

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Kyoto-trained expert transforms you into a geisha
The image of geisha and maiko of Kyoto’s Gion district running around narrow alleys to entertain high-class guests at tea houses is burned into the minds of anyone with even a remote interest in Japan.
Even if you have not visited the...

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Enjoy "Cool Edo" in Tokyo with all five senses
The annual ECO EDO Nihonbashi is back in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district from July 6 to September 24.
Sponsored by the ECO EDO Nihonbashi Executive Committee and Meikyo "Nihonbashi" Hozonkai, the event features a wide range of exhibitions ...

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Venue: Hotel New Otani When: Jun 1st - Sep 16th 2018 ,  9:00am - 10:00pm
Located in central Tokyo but surrounded by a traditional Japanese garden, Hotel New Otani is opening its Garden Pool in time for summer.
With two pools to choose from, you can get sunkissed on a deckchair at D...

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Sake select shop and bar
 Hakkaisan is the name of the holy mountain in Minami-Uonuma in Niigata Prefecture, an area famous for its high-quality rice which is the main ingredient of sake. Niigata is also an extremely cold region that often gets up to three meters of snow in the winte...

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Exploring the Japanese art of hospitality in Ginza
Someone once said ‘to experience the tea ceremony is to understand the essence of Japanese hospitality'. There is a lot to unpack in these words, and I am no pundit on this renowned Japanese ritual.
What I can say is that the tea cer...

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Business hotel close to Uwajima Castle
This business hotel is located in the vicinity of Uwajima Castle, but can be reached on foot from Uwajima Station as well. It provides everything one needs for a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
I stayed here on the seventh night of my Sh...

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Half-day itinerary in Ota City
Seven Lucky Gods in Japan are believed to bring fortune and happiness, and its origins date back to early 15th century. By the 19th century, the tradition has spread among the people and the standardized seven members became what we know of today.
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When: Jul 21st - Jul 22nd 2018 ,  6:00pm - 9:00pm
Walking the narrow streets of small town Akaoka at night with nothing illuminating the way but candlelight and paper lanterns strung up above, one instantly notices this is not your typical festival. Feeling a little more like Hallo...

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Gyoza (pot stickers) are small dumplings filled with ingredients such as minced pork and vegetables. They can be cooked a number of ways, including pan-fried, known as ‘yaki gyoza’ which is the most popular way of preparing it in Japan.
They can also be deep-fried, known as ‘age-gy...

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