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Pop-up stores in Tokyo May 2024

Anime-themed foods, unique punky clothing or your favorite Disney princess, check out this months pop-ups.

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YohaS Night Art Festival at Chiba Park June 7-8

Art events that take place after dark offer a unique experience, and the two-day YohaS Night art festival at Chiba Park aims to revitalize the local area and help promote evening activities in the area.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Where’s the restroom?

Finding a restroom can be difficult when we go out. Although stores and malls and restaurants most likely have signs that will easily guide you to one, that may not necessarily be the case.

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Exploring Japan: Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower

When you think of New York City, the Empire State Building might come to mind. When Japanese people think of Tokyo, not one, but two towering structures come to mind— Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree.

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VIDEO: Take a slide with Godzilla at Kurihama Flower World in Yokosuka

As the fine weather continues and the temperatures cool, fall in Japan is a good time to go out and enjoy some nature.

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Craft beer fest serving up suds and fun near Yokosuka NB May 10-19

German beer, food and culture enthusiasts in Yokosuka, rejoice! The Yokosuka Oktoberfest in Spring is running at Verny Park from May 10 through May 19.

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Explore Hokuriku where Japanese tradition and culture meet

Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.

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Fun in Japan: Ziplining through Hakone’s beautiful forest

Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.

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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Yamaguchi, Japan

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes.

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VIDEO: Meet with Sazae-san at Sakura-Shinmachi in Tokyo

Sakura-Shinmachi in south-central Tokyo is a quiet residential area bordered by the Tamagawa River on its western edge.

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Mother Farm in Chiba great family fun in Japan!

Take a break and leave behind the hustle and bustle for the simple life. Mother Farm, a dude ranch in Chiba Prefecture, is where city slickers can head for a taste of the wild west.

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Enjoy hydrangeas, afternoon snacks in Kamakura during Japan’s rainy season

Last season, I visited Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa. The temple has a long history and was founded in 1160, but it was allegedly just after WWll when they started to plant hydrangeas.

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Unwind yourself in Japan’s hot spring mecca Kusatsu

Where are the best onsen hot springs in Japan? I believe it is Kusatsu Onsen.

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Day trip to Japan's beautiful Mt. Takao

In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

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