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[Emergency] April 2018 Cherry Blossom Destinations From / In Tokyo

2018 is becoming an exceptional year for cherry blossoms. They started to open 10 days earlier than average years, reach

Cherry blossom (sakura) forecast for 2018 was released by Weather map, a Japanese weather forecast company. Tokyo Direct Guide follows it every

Cherry blossom (sakura) forecast for 2017 was released by Weather map, a Japanese weather forecast company. Every year, Tokyo Direct Guide translates

Do you remember the travel to Japan of 3000 B.C. that I shared with you? Many of Sannai Mariyama Relics

In my opinion, Kamakura is the best day trip destination from Tokyo. Interesting cultures are concentrated there because Kamakura was

Japan is a country with long history. The capital is Tokyo today. Going back the history, it was Kamakura (1192

7 July is Tanabata, Japanese Star Festival. I’d like to write everything about this charming festival in this post. Tanabata Decorations

TDD has been featuring Kamakura in May. After Hokokuji Temple and Jomyoji Temple, the biggest zen temple in Kamakura is

Across from Hokokuji Temple with Bamboo Garden, there is another zen temple that was established in 1188. It is Jomyoji

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was once the capital of Japan established by Minamoto samurai