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Japan's annual mascot competition
After stumbling across Japan's obsession with mascot characters, I could not resist researching more and came across the Mascot Grand Prix, one of the biggest mascot competitions in Japan. This competition has been an annual affair since 2010, whereb...

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Where dreams and visions come true
Many foreign tourists are familiar with Enoshima Island. Close to Kamakura, it is famous for its tiny white fish called Whitebait used on salads, rice bowls, and even hamburgers.
It is also known as a holy island where many Japanese come to pray to ...

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Exploring the Five Lakes area at Mt Fuji
Mt Fuji hiking is closed for the season. However, there are many things you can do near the base of the mountain. With a two-day bus pass starting at Kawaguchiko Station, head over to the Mt Kachi Ropeway. We arrived early in the morning and t...

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A must-visit exhibition for architecture lovers
Venue: National Art Center When: Sep 27th - Dec 18th 2017,  10:00am - 6:00pm
Until December 18th, the National Art Center runs the exhibition "Tadao Ando: Endeavors", a tribute to the life and work of one of the greatest Japanese archit...

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Relax and take in the scenery
There are no bullet trains from Kansai Airport to Shin Osaka. While I can hear your disappointment as I write this, there are other options that are just as comfortable.
If money is not an issue, the fastest and most relaxing way is to use Japan Rail (JR...

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The Prime Rib of Beef now available at Akasaka
The name Lawry’s is a household name for connoisseurs of prime ribs of beef, and one that has a long-standing history since opening its first outlet in Beverly Hills, California in 1938. After the opening of multiple locations across Ame...

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Step inside a historic hotel come museum
Plenty has already been written about a place where temples are built-in the mountainside, Yamadera, but what else can you do around town?
 
After a bit of shopping and indulging in the famous soba, some visitors make the short trek to the Mat...

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Challenging day trip from Nagoya
Autumn leaves will soon be at its peak and if you are looking for some challenging adventure, why not try hiking up Mount Hongu?
Straddling the border of Toyokawa, Okazaki and Shinshiro cities, this popular mountain among locals offers a great workout...

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Home brewed sake for all
Venue: Koami Jinja Shrine When: Tuesday - Nov 28th 2017,  9:00am - 6:00pm
The Koami Shrine holds a doburoku (sake) festival annually on the 28th of November. It is otherwise known as a harvest festival, where rice and sake are offered to Gods.
Following the o...

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Autumn fairs held within Shinagawa City
This autumn, the Shinagawa City / Shinagawa Tourism Association invites you to Shinagawa City to spend an afternoon of fun. As described on their site, there are many interesting Japanese cultural attractions to look out for.
On Saturday, Octob...

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