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Asakusa Seasonal Attractions Tokyo 

Why You Cannot Miss Asakusa Samba Carnival, Japan – The Big Festival in Late Summer

2016-09-052022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Festivals, Summer

There are 2 big festivals in Tokyo at the end of August; One is Harajuku Super Yosakoi Festival, and the

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Japan Seasonal Attractions 

All About Tanabata – Tales & Traditions of the Japanese Star Festival

2016-07-022022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Festivals, Summer

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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Harajuku Tokyo 

Why You Cannot Miss Harajuku Super Yosakoi Festival, Japan – Colorful Photos & Hot Reports!

2015-08-312022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Events, Festivals, Photos, Summer

Yosakoi is an energetic Japanese dance performed in summer. There is a big festival in Harajuku at the end of

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Japan Sendai 

A Guide to Sendai, Japan – Photos of Tanabata Star Festival & Foods

2015-08-082022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Festivals, Photos, Summer

Sendai is the central city of Miyagi Prefecture with a long history, interesting culture and delicious foods. In the cool

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Asakusa Insider's Travel Tips Odaiba Tokyo 

“Laziness Saves You” – 3 Coolest Indoor Activities & 6 Travel Tips to Spend Hot Summer in Tokyo, Japan

2015-07-292022-12-15 Kozue 4 Comments Observatories, Summer

Don’t underestimate summer in Tokyo and any cities in Japan. It’s boiling hot. Some of you probably say, “That’s all

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Tokyo Tokyo Disney Resort 

3 Best Foods & Restaurants in Tokyo Disney Sea, Japan

2015-07-012022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Restaurants & Cafes, Summer

Foods are very important when we stroll in a Disneyland. Fascinating food stands, cafes and restaurants are all around, and

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Tokyo Tokyo Disney Resort 

3 Rarest Souvenirs in Disney Tanabata Days (Star Festival,) Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan

2015-06-302022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Events, Souvenirs, Summer

Fast Facts Disney Tanabata (Japanese Star Festival) events are held only in Tokyo Disney Resort in the WORLD. Micky, Minnie, Duffy

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Seasonal Attractions 

How to Make Tanabata Decorations – The Easiest Origami (Japanese Paper Crafts) Instructions

2015-06-192022-12-15 Kozue 4 Comments Arts, Culture, Festivals, Origami, Summer, Website Making

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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Japan Kamakura Seasonal Attractions 

A Trip to Kamakura, Japan – Hydrangeas in June & All the Travel Info

2015-06-122022-12-15 Kozue 2 Comments Photos, Summer, Temples

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was the capital of Japan from late 12th century to

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Harajuku Japanese Gardens Tokyo 

2 Top Iris Viewing Spots in Tokyo City, Japan – Natural Beauty in June

2015-06-092022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Old Tokyo, Photos, Summer

Late May to June is the season of iris flowers in Japan. Irises are major flowers in Japanese gardens, some

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