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Oct 5, 2022
Gold Covered Takoyaki at Hazuka Kinnoengiya
Kanazawa is famous for it's gold leaf production and along with gold leaf jewelry, boxes, soap, and more that's sold here you can get...
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Oct 5, 2022
Hana Biyori, A floral Paradise in Kanagawa
An outdoor garden, indoor botanical garden, and a Starbucks with a gorgeous view! Where: 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo 206-8566 How...
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Oct 5, 2022
Yayoi Kusama Museum 草間彌生美術館
Yayoi Kusama Museum was founded by the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, and is run by the Yayoi Kusama Foundation. It opened in 2017 with...
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Sep 24, 2022
Snow in Shirakawa-go 白川郷
Shirakawa-go is beautiful all year round, but it's the most stunning in the winter when it's completely covered in snow. About...
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Mar 5, 2022
Traditional Japanese Sweets at Takeno To Ohagi (タケノとおはぎ）
Ohagi (おはぎ) is a type of traditional Japanese sweet that is made by pounding cooked glutinous rice (similar to the way mochi is made),...
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Feb 4, 2022
The Takehisa Yumeji Museum (竹久夢二美術館)
Takehisa Yumeji (1884-1934) was a Japanese painter known for his unique "bijin-ga" (beautiful person picture) style of portraiture...
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Feb 4, 2022
Mini Taiyaki at Torindo in Ueno
A lovely relaxing spot for wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) that you can take out or enjoy with matcha in the shop. The taiyaki here...
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Jan 18, 2022
A Cafe Run by Monks: Bozu 'n Coffee
For both a traditional and unique experience, head on over to Bozu 'n Coffee to try their selection of coffee, tea, and sweets with a...
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Jan 18, 2022
Wagashi at Yamamoto-tei 山本亭
Relax and enjoy the view of the lush traditional Japanese garden with matcha and wagashi at this historic tea house in Shibamata, Tokyo....
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Jan 18, 2022
Wagashi at Mahorodou Sougetsu まほろ堂 蒼月
A small but popular spot in Setgaya selling seasonal wagashi. There are a few seats inside where you can enjoy the wagashi with coffee or...
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Nov 14, 2021
Fall Colors in Shirakawa-go 白川郷/ Ogimachi Village 荻町
About Shirakawa-go/Ogimachi Village The Shirakawa-go region is located in Gifu prefecture and is most famous for Ogimachi Village which...
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Oct 26, 2021
538 Steps to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社
538 steps will bring you to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社, which is half way up Mt. Gongenyama in Wakayama prefecture. Its quite the journey but...
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Oct 26, 2021
Hot Springs and Kokeshi in Naruko Onsen
Naruko Onsen Town Naruko Onsen is a quaint little town surrounded by nature, and is known for its natural onsen (hot springs) and kokeshi...
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Oct 14, 2021
Momotaro Shrine 桃太郎神社 - A Shrine Full of Japanese Folklore Statues!
Momotaro 桃太郎 "peach boy" in English, is a well-known hero in Japanese folklore. In the story a childless elderly woman finds a giant...
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Oct 14, 2021
Coaster Weaving Workshop at Tsumugi No Yakata つむぎの館
Tsumugi (紬) is a traditional type of cloth woven with thread made from scraps of silk that are knotted together by hand. At Tsumugi No...
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Oct 14, 2021
Kumihimo Bracelet Workshop at Mamada Himo 間々田ひも
Mamada Himo (間々田ひも) is a kumihimo goods shop in Tochigi prefecture where you can participate in a bracelet weaving workshop. The...
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Oct 1, 2021
Nishitokyo's Tanashi Jinja 田無神社
Tanashi Shrine is nestled in the western part of Tokyo, and hosts events and festivals all throughout the year. Its history dates back to...
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Sep 30, 2021
A Temple Inside of a Cliff - Oya-Ji Temple 大谷寺
Oya-Ji Temple in Tochigi prefecture is a unique temple that was constructed into a hole in the side of a rock cliff, and is home to a...
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Sep 25, 2021
Miyagase Lakeside Park
Lake Miyagase 宮ヶ瀬湖 is a man-made water reservoir surrounded by mountains and forests, and is a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and...
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Aug 29, 2021
Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) Tokyo's Anime Mascot Temple
Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) is a Buddhist temple in Hachioji, Tokyo that was established in 1489 by Keiun Nicchō (啓運日澄) for his retirement. Although...
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