Tumulus in Tokyo City – A Trip to Todoroki Ravine & Noge-Otsuka Kofun
When you have a trip to Tokyo, I do NOT think most of you will visit Todoroki district, especially Noge-Otsuka
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Old Tokyo
Real Mt. Fuji INSIDE Tokyo?! – 5 Reasons to Go to Ono Terusaki Shrine
Mt. Fuji is definitely the icon of Japan, but I know that you don’t have much time when traveling. I
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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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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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2 Top Iris Viewing Spots in Tokyo City, Japan – Natural Beauty in June
Late May to June is the season of iris flowers in Japan. Irises are major flowers in Japanese gardens, some
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The Best Japanese Souvenirs at Kabuki Shop: All About Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station Part 2
When you visit Tokyo Character Street for any characters, or just drop in at Tokyo Station to catch a train, Kabuki-ya Honpo
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Parades of Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine & Sensoji Temple
Many traditional festivals, whichever they are local small ones or big ones in tourist spots, are held in July and
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RARE Photos of Kanda Matsuri, a BIG Festival at Kanda Myojin Shrine, Akihabara
Kanda Myojin Shrine in Akihabara and Ochanomizu holds Kanda Matsuri (=Festival) in May. It is a big festival which is held
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Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens in Hamamatsucho – Photo Selection in Late April
I once wrote a hotel guide in Hamamatsucho because this bay side district has both convenient transportation and attractions. In that
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Asakusa Imahan Sukiyaki Restaurant in Tokyo Station
Imahan is a sukiyaki restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo, lasting over 100 years. If you have a guidebook of Tokyo, you
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