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Irises, hydrangeas, music and more in Fukui!
Venue: Daian-zenji Temple When: Jun 2nd - Jun 24th 2018,  10:00am - 5:00pm
 
The other day I was translating one of Japan Travel's articles about irises at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo, which had lots of beautiful photos of irises and all of a sudd...

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A slice of tranquility in the heart of Matsue
If you're someone who enjoys finding pockets of tranquility among the hustle and bustle of city life, Gesshoji Temple in Matsue is a spot to check out. The grounds are incredibly peaceful, and were frequented by the well known writer Lafc...

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Japan is known for having plenty of delicious foods to enjoy - and foods that not only taste great, but ones that are often aesthetically pleasing as well. Perhaps the most beautiful to look at are wagashi, or Japanese sweets. These traditional confectioneries are made with ingredi...

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A lovely township by the Inland Sea
 
I’m going to let you in on one of my favorite things about Japan. It's nothing other than rural Japan itself: not the famous hot spring resorts, not the trending thatched-roof hamlets, not the scenic 'must see' natural wonders, but rather the for...

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Giving the teahouse experience a modern spin
Situated in the Tokyo suburb of Sangenjaya is Tokyo Saryo, which could be described as a modern take on a traditional Japanese tea house. If you’re a fan of chic, minimalist design, you'll feel right at home as soon as you arrive.
The brig...

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Kowloon Walled City inspired arcade with dystopian vibes
Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse) or Kawasaki Warehouse is an arcade centre inspired by Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong. Designed by Taishiro Hoshino in 2009, this five-storey building's interiors also gives off a dystopian ...

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Scale Sacred Peaks with Tokyo in Sight
From Tokyo Station, the Chuo main line whisks you from station to station, with skyscrapers eventually giving way to the suburban expanse. Following the line out of central Tokyo is an important part of understanding the city. Even as the views ...

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Tasty and completely vegan eats - including desserts!
If you’re a vegan and headed to Tokyo, it may come as a pleasant surprise that more and more eateries are popping up with entirely vegan menus.
There are spots dedicated to vegan ramen, vegan burgers, vegan desserts and more, so y...

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The Hydrangeas of Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura
The first rain in April stirred the growth of the solitary hydrangea (Ajisai 紫陽花) shrub in my little garden. It stimulated its hibernating leaves and awakened its tiny buds. In May, they started to blossom. It’s June, they are no...

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Perfect ice cream cones and more at this tiny store!
Anyone who has visited Japan in the height of summer knows that the season is hot and humid. There are ways and means to make the heat more bearable, though - and one of the best has to be enjoying a frozen sweet treat.
There are p...

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