3 day weekend in Shimoda and Hakone
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
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
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
If you are looking for authentic Japanese gifts, BINGOYA, the Japanese folk craft shop is a perfect place to check…
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Hakone Sengokuhara & Little Prince Museum
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)
We visited Enoshima Beach, which is a beautiful area with shorelines, surfers, tourist shops, and an island with fantastic views…
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Tama River Spot in Ome, Mitake & YOSHIZO cafe
I found a great Tama River spot in Mitake and a dog-friendly pizza restaurant called YOSHIZO cafe. If you are…
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Art Aquarium, Nihonbashi Tokyo
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
If you are planning on visiting Tokyo Tower, I recommend going there during the summer. There are “Tanabata”(Star Festival) themed…
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Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi
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
Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…
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Shop for Traditional Japanese Pottery at Hanno Ganno Kiln – Hanno
A short 30 minute drive north of Yokota is the Hanno Ganno Kiln in the town of Hanno. They make…
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“The Dirty Dish” – shopping for dish ware in Tokyo
In talking with friends, one told me of a place in Tokyo called The Dirty Dish. It was supposedly a…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade- Tokyo
Asia’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku district. A section of Omotesando Street…
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Daruma Doll Festival-Haijimadaishi Temple
Looking for a fun New Year’s activity? Look no further than the Daruma Doll Festival, in nearby Akishima. A visit…
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Fukubukuro- New Year’s “lucky bags”
New Year’s Day is the most important Japanese holiday, where many “firsts” are celebrated. Some of these special firsts include; first prayer,…
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Kidzania! – Tokyo
Kidzania is such a clever concept and an absolute must if you have kids. Arranged like a city, the basic…
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Yasukuni Shrine – Tokyo
Yasukuni shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace, that commemorates Japan’s war dead. The…
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MoriPark Outdoor Village
Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…
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Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids
Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…