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Tumulus in Tokyo City – A Trip to Todoroki Ravine & Noge-Otsuka Kofun

2021-05-282021-05-27 Kozue 0 Comments Calm Tokyo, Old Tokyo, Photos, Shrines, Temples

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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Cherry Blossoms Hotel Advice 

Cherry Blossom Viewing at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa

2021-04-272021-04-26 Kozue 0 Comments Cherry Blossoms, Photos, Spring

For the first time in my Tokyo Direct Guide project, I had to find a NEW cherry blossom spot in

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Red maple leaves and Emmado hall
Autumn Leaves Tokyo 

Autumn Leaves in Kuhombutsu – A Guide to the Local District in Tokyo

2020-12-172020-12-16 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Calm Tokyo, Fall Foliage, Photos, Temples

I visited Kuhombutsu that I’d never been to under the unusual situation in 2020. It’s an autumn leaves spot in

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red maple leaves and yellow maidenhair leaves and a crane sculpture
Autumn Leaves Japanese Gardens Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

Guide & Photos of Autumn Leaves in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, Japan

2019-12-092019-12-09 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Calm Tokyo, Fall Foliage, Photos

I’ve written about top places to view autumn leaves in Tokyo on this blog going along with Tokyo Direct Guide.

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Japan 

Guides & Stories of Eiheiji Temple, the Biggest Zen Dojo in Japan

2019-10-042019-10-04 Kozue 0 Comments Photos, Temples

Different. I have written about many fantastic places in Japan on this blog, but my trip to Eiheiji Temple, which

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Must Sees Tokyo Ueno 

All About the Giant Panda Family in Ueno Zoo, Tokyo, Japan

2019-06-012019-06-01 Kozue 0 Comments Animals, Photos

A giant panda cub was born in Ueno Zoo, which is one of the most popular places in Tokyo, in

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Autumn Leaves Insider's Travel Tips Shinjuku 

All About Autumn Leaves in Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

2018-12-032019-12-09 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Fall Foliage, Photos

Some Tokyo locals say, “Shinjuku Gyoen Garden is the best for autumn leaves, after all.” I’ve written many travel guides

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meiji jingu gaien autumn yellow leaves tokyo japan
Autumn Leaves Easiest Maps & Practical Navigation Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

The Easiest Guide of Meiji Jingu Gaien Autumn Leaves Festival

2017-12-012017-11-30 Kozue 0 Comments Autumn, Fall Foliage, Photos

Fast Facts Jingu Gaien is internationally popular as an autumn color spot. Famous for yellow maidenhair trees lined straight. Located

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Full Scale Gundam in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan
Odaiba Pop Culture Popular Places Tokyo 

All About Full Scale Gundam & NEW Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba

2017-05-312017-10-16 Kozue 0 Comments Manga/Anime, Photos

Odaiba district is a popular destination in Tokyo today. Among many old towns inside Tokyo, Odaiba is a new place

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Japanese Gardens Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

4 Reasons to Visit Hagi (Bush Clover) Festival in Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden

2016-09-122018-09-19 Kozue 0 Comments Photos

September does NOT seem to have outstanding events in Tokyo. It is too late for fireworks, and too early for

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