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Japan united in sport
Hot on the heels of Japan’s stunning success at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, there is no doubt that in Japan itself interest in sports has been renewed with fresh vigour, not least for the Olympic Summer Games of 2020 and also for the Rugby World C...

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Showing at the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art
Fan of all things Disney? Fascinated by all of the effort that goes in behind the scenes to create their cinematic masterpieces? Or perhaps you've just got little ones that incessantly sing "Let it gooooooooo!" at the top of the...

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Time travel to an Edo Period manor in Kashiwa City
Yoshida-Tei, an Edo Period house a little distance from Kashiwa City’s center, is an architectural treasure that will transport you to another time and a genteel way of life.
The estate was the home of the Yoshida family, the patriar...

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Spanish cuisine and craft cocktails in Hibiya
 
Lubina opened in March 2018 alongside the fanfare of Tokyo's new Midtown Hibiya in the Yurakucho area.
 
Combining a gorgeous modern classic interior with terraced seating overlooking Hibiya Park to the north-west, Lubina serves up cont...

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Annual porcelain sale in the heart of Kyushu
Venue: Arita When: Apr 29th - May 5th 2018,  10:00am - 5:00pm
The Arita Ceramics Fair is an annual event that takes place over the Golden Week holiday (April 29th - May 5th) in the town of Arita in Saga Prefecture.
Arita is considered the...

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Therapeutic hot spring escape in Hakone
Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone invites you to discover this rural, riverside retreat, nestled away in a secluded valley and promising lush woodland views alongside local luxuries from the comfort of the ryokan rooms and hot spring waters.
 
Just of...

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Japanese sake and specialities in Hiroo
A friend of mine, who has lived in Japan for many years, told me about a restaurant where I could enjoy Japanese sake – the popular Japanese drink which has seen a global resurgence in recent years.
Located along Meiji Street and opened in late...

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Traditional Japanese culture in the heart of Tokyo
In the glamourous hustle and bustle of downtown Ginza, it’s hard to imagine that a place like HiSui is more than a mirage. HiSui offers a step back in time, welcoming international and Japanese guests alike into authentic Japanese cu...

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Shop to your heart's content in this new luxury mall
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is a luxury shopping mall that opened in March 2018 in Tokyo's Hibiya district, bringing more options for those who wish to indulge in high-end goods.
At 35 floors high, the complex has shops located from the f...

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Celebrate Cherry Blossoms in a Samurai Town
Venue: Nishi Kitano, Kakunodate, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture When: Apr 20th - May 5th 2018,  10:00am - 5:00pm
The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodat...

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