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Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest
Winter

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Deena Brunson January 12, 2020July 16, 2020

In the winter Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest has a Christmas light walk and rides with Paddington bear theme. The illumination…

Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome
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Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome

Angela Vaillant June 26, 2018July 16, 2020

In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…

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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…

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,…

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Winter Illuminations, Central Tokyo

Nexon January 11, 2015July 7, 2020

Here’s a list of some of the top illumination displays in central Tokyo.  These are great places to visit during…

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Fuji Shibazakura Festival (Pink Phlox Festival)

Straus April 27, 2013July 11, 2020

Toward the end of April through the beginning of June, you can see amazing fields of 800,000 pink, white, and…

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Sapporo Ice Festival

Straus February 8, 2013July 11, 2020

While stationed at Yokota AB one of the best things to do in the winter is to take a trip…

Takahata Fudo Temple
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Takahata Fudo Temple

Meagan Henry July 19, 2012July 8, 2020

The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a life-changing 700-mile hike. Don’t have that much energy? Then head to Takahata Fudo Temple in nearby…

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The Plum Blossoms of Yoshino Baigo, Ome

YokotaTravelEditor March 1, 2012July 15, 2020

As mentioned in the comment below, this place is closed until further notice. One famous spot for seeing Japan’s plum…

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Shrine Sales and Flea Markets

YokotaTravelEditor October 17, 2011July 15, 2020

Why are they called “shrine sales”? Because they’re held on the grounds of temples and shrines, of course. But they…

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Ginger Festival in Akiruno – September

YokotaTravelEditor September 5, 2011July 15, 2020

Akiruno’s Ginger Festival is held in September.  Description: About 100 years ago, the people of the area began celebrating an…

GENERAL INFORMATION

Festivals

YokotaTravelEditor November 15, 2010July 15, 2020

Below is a list of  year-round festivals, events, and Japanese Holidays. Festival and event dates vary year to year. Check…

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Sumo

Straus November 10, 2010July 15, 2020

Sure, baseball is popular, but sumo remains the traditional national sport of Japan. Descended from religious rituals performed at village…

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February – Bean Throwing Ceremony

Straus October 27, 2010July 15, 2020

The Japanese celebrate Setsubun, also known as Onioishiki, on Feb. 3. Americans refer to this ceremony as the bean-throwing ceremony.…

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January – Adult Day (Seijin-no-Hi)

Straus October 27, 2010July 15, 2020

January 15, also known as Coming of Age Day or Adult Day, is the day when 20 year-old Japanese men…

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January – New Year’s Festivities

Straus October 27, 2010July 15, 2020

The New Year celebrations consist of a series of traditional family and religious observances, which last for days. It is…

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