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Shinrinyoku In Tokyo
There's a bounce in the air when one steps into the Todoroki Valley, in Setagaya, Tokyo. Fifteen meters down, it is not a large or deep valley. But Nature might have done a Marie Kondo, for there's enough packed in for shinrinyoku, forest bathing or therapy. This...

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A Seasonal Projection Mapping Display In Tokyo
 
Venue: Shinagawa Aquarium When: Nov 3rd - Dec 25th 2022
To welcome in the festive season, Tokyo's Shinagawa Aquarium is hosting a seasonal event in collaboration with the popular digital art collective Naked.
The Naked Star Aquarium is...

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Bon Dances From All Across Japan At Tokyo Tower
Venue: Tokyo Tower When: Nov 12th - Nov 13th 2022
NoticeShortened hours until further notice. Open from 10 am to 10 pm.
Japan's bon holiday is a way for people to pay their respects to their ancestors who have passed, and it typically f...

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Traditional Buddhist Stone Figurines Decorated In Hand Knitted Red Clothing
This peaceful walking route is a five-minute drive from the infamous red Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko, Tochigi. For those who are looking for a spiritual nature walk and/or appreciate the art of traditional Japane...

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A Tokyo-Based Café That Changes With The Seasons
If you're the kind of person who really appreciates photogenic cafés, one worth checking out in Tokyo is the Haute Couture Café. Centrally located along the Meguro River, the café specializes in aesthetically pleasing afternoon teas wi...

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Digital Art At The Saga Prefectural Office And Surrounds
 
Venue: Saga Castle When: Sep 30th - Feb 26th 2023
When you think of vibrant, immersive digital art events, the first place that comes to mind for them probably isn't a prefectural government building.
 
The NAKED art collecti...

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Celebrate Halloween with Disney in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
There are numerous fun ways to celebrate Halloween across Japan, and one of them is through food. If you're a fan of all things Disney, four pop-up café events in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya this autumn may pique your interest....

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Fresh Fruit Dishes In A Nature-Filled Location
When assessing the overall performance of a café or restaurant, many will use the freshness of the food as an indicator of quality. If you're seeking fresher-than-fresh eats in an environment surrounded by abundant nature, Fukushima's Pe...

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A Unique Station Building Served By The JR Yahiko Line
Japan is home to some pretty impressive architectural displays – both traditional and modern – and that extends to many of the country's train stations as well.
One example of this in Niigata Prefecture is Yahiko Station, which w...

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Find Inner Peace While Copying Sutras
Try something off the well-worn path on your trip to Shinagawa. At Yogyoku-in Temple you can experience the meditative peace of sutra copying or shakyo.
Yogyoku-in Temple is famous for the Five Dhyani Buddhas (wisdom Buddhas) and shrine to Hoteis...

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