How to Make Tanabata Decorations – The Easiest Origami (Japanese Paper Crafts) Instructions
7 July is Tanabata, Japanese Star Festival. I talked of the romantic legend, what people do and how to make a
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7 July is Tanabata, Japanese Star Festival. I talked of the romantic legend, what people do and how to make a
Read MoreMany traditional festivals, whichever they are local small ones or big ones in tourist spots, are held in July and
Read MoreKanda Myojin Shrine in Akihabara and Ochanomizu holds Kanda Matsuri (=Festival) in May. It is a big festival which is held
Read MoreFrom my point of view, Tokyo’s leading cherry blossom spots are two; One is Ueno Park, and the other is
Read MoreUeno Park in Tokyo City is definitely one of the best cherry blossom (sakura) spots in Japan.Ueno is located in
Read MoreHave you ever seen walking-on-fire things anywhere? I’ve come across people walking on fire for their training in “oriental” scenes
Read More3 March is Hina Matsuri, girls’ festival in Japan. I talked about its origins and the Japanese dolls here, so
Read MoreAsakusa is always an exciting place and definitely the most popular tourist attraction in Tokyo. Kaminari-mon Gate, the symbol of
Read MoreThere are many full moon nights in a year, but that in September is special. It is called “Jugoya”, which
Read MoreIf you are staying in Tokyo on 9 & 10 July, so lucky! It’s the days of yearly Hozuki Market (Hozuki-Ichi)
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