One of the Most Unique Festival in Japan!! かなまら祭り Kanamara Festival
In Japan, Shinto is one of the most common religion of the nation. It is like animism, people worship the nature, their ancestors, or even national hero. They say there are 8 million gods, it is very easily to say everything has god in it. There are many unique god you can ever imagine, in […]
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Tokyo from the Water – Cruises
If you’re looking for a different way to enjoy the sights of Tokyo, try going on a cruise. Many of the cruise lines start or end near popular sightseeing areas, so you can try moving from one area to another by boat instead of the normal choice of train or taxi. Tokyo Cruise This cruise […]
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An Underground Stone Quarry near Nikko
If you’re visiting Nikko, one of the most popular sightseeing areas near Tokyo, one place you might want to add to your list is the Ohyaishi Museum. It isn’t a conventional sightseeing spot, but it’s one you’re sure to be impressed by. Ohyaishi Museum The Ohyaishi Museumused to be an actual stone quarry, where they […]
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Weird Date Spots in Tokyo
If you’ve already been to the famous tourist spots around Tokyo like Asakusa, Harajuku, and Kamakura, and you’re looking for something new, you might be interested in the weird spots below. Meguro Parasitological Museum As you can probably tell from the name, this museum is all about parasites. You might be a little disgusted by […]
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Shopping for Valentine Chocolates in Tokyo
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means there are Valentine’s Day chocolate shopping events at department stores in Tokyo. Of course they sell normal chocolates, but they also sell cute ones, or very “Japanese” ones that would make great gifts. Below are two department stores holding Valentine’s Day events and some of the interesting chocolates that […]
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Hydrangea Temple Gardens in Kamakura
Temples in Kamakura are especially gorgeous and charming during the blooming season of the hydrangea. They’re are in full bloom from about mid-June to earl July. Meigetsuin Temple and Tokeiji Temple are best known for their hydrangeas. Hasedera Temple Enjoy more than 40 kinds of hydrangeas while walking up the hills of Hasedera Temple. From […]
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Magnificent Flower Gardens Near Tokyo
Tokyo is truly an awe-inspiring city, with it’s massive public transportation, it’s overwhelming human traffic and a plethora of restaurants, shopping centers and entertainment venues. Nonetheless, one thing the city does seem to lack at times is a little bit of green. Yes, there are parks, gardens and pockets of nature around Tokyo to give […]
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Hello Kitty and Sanrio in Tokyo
Celebrities Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Paris Hilton, all have one thing in common. They are all Hello Kitty lovers! Hello Kitty, a character of Sanrio, is one of the best loved characters in the world. Hello Kitty’s Profile Web Hello Kitty was born in 1974. Her birthday is November 11th and she […]
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Shopping at Donki (Don Quijote)
Don Quijote or “Donki” is the place to go to buy just about everything! It’s a discount store which sells electronics, clothes, costumes, makeup, sports equipment, snacks, food, drinks, games, bicycles, etc. and they are all a little cheaper than buying them somewhere else. And, they are open way past midnight! Web The stores are […]
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The Future of Conveyor Belt Sushi
Conveyor Belt sushi, also known as sushi-go-round or sushi train, is kaiten-zushi in Japanese. If you aren’t familiar with what kaiten-zushi is, it’s a restaurant with a rotating belt and sushi plates are placed on top of the belt. You just take a seat at the counter and pluck the dishes that you want. The […]
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