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Gozan temples between Takeda Shrine and Kai-Zenkoji
The meaning of 'Gozan'  
During the Southern Song Dynasty in China (1127–1279), there was a system of state sponsored temples commonly called the 'Five Mountain' system. 'Five Mountains' really meant five temples (temples were very ...

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Famed luxury steakhouse comes to Roppongi
Kawamura is a multi-award winning steakhouse widely considered to offer the best beef in the world – highest grade Kobe beef. Known for its incredible taste and the marbled, fatty, melt-in-the-mouth texture, diners can get a slice of the acti...

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Demons, heroes & eight headed serpents
Venue: Taikodani Inari Shrine When: Aug 1st - Sep 30th 2017,  8:00pm - 9:30pm
Kagura is a dance theater with a long history in the old country of Iwami (currently west Shimane prefecture). This entertainment form is a living part of the region's...

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Where aquatic animals meet Art
When: Jul 7th - Sep 24th 2017,  11:00am - 11:30pm
Traditional Edo gets a modern and artsy twist in the annual Eco Edo Art Aquarium Nihonbashi event.
 
Since 2011, Nihonbashi has opened its doors every summer to a fantastical world of goldfish that has e...

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Models and more in Shimbashi
Planes, trains and automobiles.
And boats, helicopters, tanks, and pretty much anything else you could possibly imagine out of little plastic bits, paint and motors.
The Tamiya Plamodel Factory store in Shimbashi sells more than 6000 of these things and p...

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Organic coffee shop on Miyazaki's main street
Have you ever become tired of the big chain coffee shops and wanted to have a favorite place where you could just "drop by" whenever you fancied a cup? Brown Drop is the best place to do that if you find yourself  in the city center.  Nei...

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Restaurant specialising in oysters comes to Shimbashi
Oyster House Kodaharu (かき家 こだはる), located 2 minutes from Shimbashi station, is somewhere not to miss if you are an oyster fan. The oysters are carefully selected from different areas around Japan, so they taste differen...

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Making the most out of your day at this popular street
You can really make a day out of going down one road. Leading up to the Sensō-ji temple is none other than Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street. You might have heard of this popular site, though it's not often you are given advice on...

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Great quality grilled eel at low prices
Although eel is usually considered an expensive cuisine, the good news is that Unadondon, the first unadon speciality restaurant, has arrived in Jimbocho, aiming to provide eel at a reasonable price. It is also the first restaurant that special...

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An easy Japanese history lesson
 
You're visiting Japan for the first time and have booked a very busy schedule. Much of what you will see and hear may be difficult to comprehend. How about a quick trip to the Tokyo National Museum near Uneo station for a little history lesson?
 
A v...

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