Kabuki Theater
When my mom came to visit we wanted to do something different and authentic to Japan. A friend had told…
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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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Magome and Tsumago: Stroll the Ancient Highway
The towns of Magome and Tsumago used to be typical waypoints on Nakasendo, the road between Tokyo and Kyoto during the…
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Koganei Park & The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
This park, on Itsukaichi Kaido and just 15.5 km from Yokota, features large grassy fields, deep woods and cherry trees.…
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Ome Museums
Ome Railroad Museum: See separate entry. Ome Municipal Museum & Ome Art Museum A pleasant afternoon can be spent in…
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Tokyo Museums
Yushukan Museum at Yasukuni Shrine This war museum is interesting and controversial as it attempts to justify Japan’s militarism and…
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Matsumoto Castle & Takayama (Nagano & Gifu)
Matsumoto castle in Nagano was built more than 400 years ago and is one of the most unique castles I…
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Kamakura
Once the proud capital of 12th and 13th century Japan, Kamakura is a favorite place to visit. It has a…
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Bicycle Culture Center
Bicycle Culture Center (Jitensha bunka center) ※The museum was originally a part of the Science Museum; however, it moved out…
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Kawagoe
Take a glimpse of old Japan just a short journey from the base. Here you can see a street of…
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Religion
Shrines and Temples - Etiquette Shrines are places of worship in the Shinto religion, an ancient faith indigenous to Japan.…
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Festivals
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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Baseball
What we call America’s pastime has been a passion in Japan since the late 1800s. The rules are largely the…