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3 day weekend in Shimoda and Hakone
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3 day weekend in Shimoda and Hakone

Angela Vaillant August 25, 2017July 16, 2020

Our favorite 3 day weekend in Japan was spent in Shimoda and Hakone over the July 4th holiday weekend.  I…

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Wabist, Japanese gift shop

Mai Takahashi December 19, 2016July 7, 2020

The Ebisu station along the Yamanote line is known as a beautiful illumination spot called Yebisu Garden Place in December.…

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Ao no Doukutsu, Yoyogi Park Illumination

Mai Takahashi December 3, 2016July 7, 2020

This beautiful illumination is called “Ao no Doukutsu”, meaning Blue Grotto, was in Nakameguro in 2014. It has relocated to…

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BINGOYA, Japanese folk craft shop

Mai Takahashi November 15, 2016July 7, 2020

If you are looking for authentic Japanese gifts, BINGOYA, the Japanese folk craft shop is a perfect place to check…

Hakone Sengokuhara & Little Prince Museum
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Hakone Sengokuhara & Little Prince Museum

YokotaTravelEditor November 11, 2016July 8, 2020

  Susuki (pampas grass or silver grass) is known as one of seven autumn flowers in Japan. Sengokuhara is a…

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Enoshima East side Beach (Katase Higashi-hama Beach)

Mai Takahashi August 27, 2016July 16, 2020

We visited Enoshima Beach, which is a beautiful area with shorelines, surfers, tourist shops, and an island with fantastic views…

Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe
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Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe

YokotaTravelEditor August 13, 2016July 16, 2020

I found a great Tama River spot in Mitake and a dog-friendly pizza restaurant called YOSHIZO cafe. If you are…

Art Aquarium, Nihonbashi Tokyo
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Art Aquarium, Nihonbashi Tokyo

YokotaTravelEditor July 18, 2016July 16, 2020

Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year throughout Japan. As the temperature and humidity increase, excitements…

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Tokyo Tower, The Milky Way Illumination

Mai Takahashi July 12, 2016July 7, 2020

If you are planning on visiting Tokyo Tower, I recommend going there during the summer. There are “Tanabata”(Star Festival) themed…

Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi
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Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi

YokotaTravelEditor July 8, 2016July 20, 2020

The Kawaguchiko Herb Festival takes place in mid-June through early July. You get to see a beautiful view of Mt.…

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Saitama Museum of rivers

YokotaTravelEditor June 21, 2016July 16, 2020

Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…

Shop for Traditional Japanese Pottery at Hanno Ganno Kiln – Hanno
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Shop for Traditional Japanese Pottery at Hanno Ganno Kiln – Hanno

YokotaTravelEditor June 10, 2016July 7, 2020

A short 30 minute drive north of Yokota is the Hanno Ganno Kiln in the town of Hanno.  They make…

“The Dirty Dish” – shopping for dish ware in Tokyo
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“The Dirty Dish” – shopping for dish ware in Tokyo

Jamie Cowan April 7, 2016July 7, 2020

In talking with friends, one told me of a place in Tokyo called The Dirty Dish.  It was supposedly a…

St. Patrick’s Day Parade- Tokyo
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade- Tokyo

Jamie Cowan March 15, 2016July 7, 2020

Asia’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku district. A section of Omotesando Street…

Daruma Doll Festival-Haijimadaishi Temple
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Daruma Doll Festival-Haijimadaishi Temple

YokotaTravelEditor December 31, 2015July 7, 2020

Looking for a fun New Year’s activity? Look no further than the Daruma Doll Festival, in nearby Akishima. A visit…

Fukubukuro- New Year’s “lucky bags”
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Fukubukuro- New Year’s “lucky bags”

YokotaTravelEditor December 29, 2015July 7, 2020

New Year’s Day is the most important Japanese holiday, where many “firsts” are celebrated. Some of these special firsts include; first prayer,…

Kidzania! – Tokyo
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Kidzania! – Tokyo

YokotaTravelEditor August 26, 2015July 7, 2020

Kidzania is such a clever concept and an absolute must if you have kids. Arranged like a city, the basic…

Yasukuni Shrine – Tokyo
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Yasukuni Shrine – Tokyo

YokotaTravelEditor July 24, 2015July 7, 2020

Yasukuni shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace, that commemorates Japan’s war dead.  The…

MoriPark Outdoor Village
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MoriPark Outdoor Village

YokotaTravelEditor July 18, 2015July 16, 2020

Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…

Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids
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Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids

Jamie Cowan July 16, 2015July 16, 2020

Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…

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