Perfect Guide of Aomori City, Japan
Do you remember the travel to Japan of 3000 B.C. that I shared with you? Many of Sannai Mariyama Relics
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All About Yabusame (Horseback Archery) Festival in Kamakura, Japan
In my opinion, Kamakura is the best day trip destination from Tokyo. Interesting cultures are concentrated there because Kamakura was
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A Guide to Aomori – 8 Things to See in Japan in 3000 B.C.
Japan is a country with long history. The capital is Tokyo today. Going back the history, it was Kamakura (1192
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All About Tanabata – Tales & Traditions of the Japanese Star Festival
7 July is Tanabata, Japanese Star Festival. I’d like to write everything about this charming festival in this post. Tanabata Decorations
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All About Hokokuji Temple, Kamakura, Japan – A Zen Temple with Bamboo Garden
Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was once the capital of Japan established by Minamoto samurai
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Another Must-See in Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: Hana Matsuri, Buddha’s Birthday Festival
Cherry blossom season in Tokyo is late March to early April. If you are in Japan on 8 April, you
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Eatable Cherry Blossoms! – Sakura Mochi, the Traditional Japanese Confection
Did you know? We can eat cherry blossoms and leaves! …Wait, I do NOT mean that I nip blossoms from
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Must-Eat Sushi Rolls in Japanese February
3 February is traditional Setsubun Festival in Japan, and Setsubun means soy beans to people. But another food suddenly became
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All About Daikoku Festival at Kanda Myojin Shrine
Japanese people have a custom to visit a shrine (or a Buddhist temple) on New Year’s Day to pray for
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The Best Japanese Soba Noodles in Tokyo! – Restaurants for New Year’s Eve
Tokyo Direct Guide is for everyone interested in traveling in Tokyo & Japan – From beginners to adventurers. I’d like
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