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Win a trip to Tohoku Japan!
The official Facebook Page of Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization is running a contest to win a trip to the Tohoku region of Japan. There are some other cool runner-up prizes that will be mailed. Contest runs through to August 15, 2014. First prize winner must be able to travel to Tohoku J
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Kyoto Marathon 2015
The Kyoto Marathon 2015 京都マラソン course takes runners on a fascinating journey through the “City of International Culture and Tourism.” on Sunday, February 15, 2015. Runners will pass through seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites of Tenryu-ji Temple, Ninna-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji
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Largest Cate Cafe in Tokyo
A cafe in Tokyo called Nyanda Cafe is causing a sensation with cat lovers. “Nyanda Cafe”, which is a play on words of “Nanda” which means ”What?” and “Nyan” which is close to the sound a cat makes.
Nyanda Cat Cafe in Odaiba
The cat cafe is located in shopping district Odaiba and was formerl
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Nagaoka Matsuri Fireworks
The Nagaoka Matsuri fireworks in Nagaoka, Niigita Prefecture, is one of Japan’s three major fireworks festivals running for two days Aug 2 and 3 annually. In total, about 20,000 fireworks will be set off over the 2 day Matsuri show. This fireworks is famous for the Sanjakudama which is
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Fukui Adventure
“Golly, it would really hurt to fall off that,” was Jamal’s summary of the Tojimbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture. You couldn’t contest his logic, as I held my 6-year-old with a firmer grip than usual. We weren’t close to the edge, but the waves crashing far below were enough to stir my materna
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Good Deal: Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket for Foreign Tourists
For a limited time, JR’s “Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket”, available exclusively for foreign tourists, gives discounted travel access from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. The Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket allows you to take a round-trip train ride from anywhere within Tokyo to Otsuki station on JR East limited
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Shops at Ishigaki
Ishigaki-shi in Okinawa actively retains traditions and architecture from the past for future generations. This photo of two shops on Ishigaki island is lovely in capturing traditional styling as well as the tropical splendor of Okinawa itself.
Shops at Ishigaki-shi
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Fukui Adventure – Dolls and Dinosaurs – Day 2
The velociraptor turned its head, opened its mouth, and rocked back slightly, looking ready to pounce. I could feel Jamal’s hand gripping mine more tightly as the beast snorted. “Mom, this is the best thing ever!” my son breathed. We were standing in the hall of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosau
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Saitama Prefecture
Saitama 埼玉県 is the prefecture north of Tokyo on the main island of Japan, Honshu. Historically its rich, fertile deltas made it one of the major agricultural centers in the Kanto region. However, with Tokyo’s huge population growth in the second half of the twentieth century, many of Saitam
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Kawagoe Koedo Little Edo in Saitama Prefecture
Kawagoe is a picturesque town in Saitama Prefecture, only a short 32 km train ride from downtown Tokyo. It has old storehouses and candy shops lining streets that look like they are unchanged since the Edo Period, giving the town its nickname, “Koedo” or “Little Edo.”
Kurazukuri Street 蔵造りの町
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Kawagoe Castle's Honmaru Goten
Kawagoe Castle 川越城 was built in 1457, but the only remaining portion is called Honmaru Goten 本丸御殿, the waiting rooms of the lords visiting the castle. The flatland castle was built at the end of the Edo Period in 1848 for the lord Naritsune Matsudaira. It was opened to the public in 2011 aft
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Toki no Kane Bell Tower
One of the symbols of Kawagoe is the Toki no Kane Bell Tower 時の鐘. It was originally built between 1624 and 1644, but the present tower was erected after a great fire in the city, and dates from 1894.
Toki no kane bell tower
The 16-meter (over 52 feet) wooden structure stands 3 stories tall a
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Kitain Temple in Kawagoe City
Founded by the monk Ennin in 830, Kitain 喜多院 was originally one of three parts of the temple Seiya-san Muryoshu-ji. “Kitain” literally translates as “North Hall.” Naka-in, the center hall, is now a separate temple, and of Minami-in, the southern hall, only the cemetery remains.
Kitain temple
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Kawagoe City & Art Museums
For a concise introduction to Kawagoe, its history, culture, and its links to the old town of Edo (now Tokyo), visit the Kawagoe City Museum. It has a large collection of relics from various time periods, including models and replicas to bring the past alive.
Kawagoe City Museum 日本語: 川越市立博物館
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Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe City
A little removed from other sights in Kawagoe is Hikawa Shrine 川越氷川神社, a tranquil sanctuary with trees over 500 years old. The impressive entrance gate, called a torii, stands 15 meters tall (almost 50 feet). The shrine has its roots back to the 6th century, though the current buildings are
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Hatsuneya Garden Restaurant in Kawagoe City
Founded in 1868, the Hatsuneya ハツネヤガーデン was an exclusive restaurant set just outside of the Kurazukuri District in Kawagoe. Now it welcomes visitors to its elegant spaces which have a blend of Art Deco and Japanese feel, with dark wood beams, white walls, and windows overlooking the privat
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Edo Period Kurazukuri District of Kawagoe City
The building style known as kurazukuri involves an expensive process of making solid structures with multi-layered, clay-covered walls. The resulting buildings are much more fireproof and harder to break into than traditional wooden ones, making them desirable to wealthy merchants wanting to
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Kashiya Yokocho Penny Candy Lane in Kawagoe
Step back in time to the nostalgic Kashiya Yokocho, or Penny Candy Lane 菓子屋横丁 in Kawagoe. Colorful wares are on display in front of the 22 classic candy shops on the street, which is made of cobblestones. Vendors yell greetings to customers to entice them to make purchases, creating a fun an
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Kawagoe Festival Museum
The Kawagoe Festival 川越祭り is considered one of the finest city festivals in Japan. It takes place on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October, and the highlight is a parade of spectacular floats with live musicians performing. The wheeled floats have two stories, and are elaborately decorated
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Kawagoe City
Kawagoe City , affectionately nicknamed Little Edo is less than an hour from Tokyo and has some great Edo period architecture, shops and museums. Visit a temple and enjoy the Kawagoe Matsuri if your travel plans allow, it is great fun!
Enjoy these Kawagoe photos hand-picked by the japanesese
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