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Today I am Geisha Sayuri

Today I am Geisha Sayuri

 Guide to hiring a kimono in Kyoto on a budget
by Bonson Lam
Kyoto
JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions
Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita

Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita

 Houses, merchants, and museums reveal Samurai lifestyle
by Justin Velgus
Akita
Kakunodate is known as the Samurai District for good reason. Scattered throughout the town are remnants of the Satake clan’s great empire. Today, the heirs of the wealthiest samurai families preserve and proudly display their houses that survived the test of time.
Where to go for a Tea Ceremony?

Where to go for a Tea Ceremony?

 Guide to the best tea houses in Kyoto
by Bonson Lam
Kyoto
From the old merchants house from the Nineteenth Century, to an experience linking tea with Samurai and Geisha, here is a selection of some unique places for a Tea Ceremony, a quintessential Kyoto experience.
A Healing Trip in Akita

A Healing Trip in Akita

 Nourishment for body and soul
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Akita
I recommend Akita to those who had been to Japan a few times and are trying to seek for a deeper Japan experience in their next journey. In Akita, you can enjoy hot springs, join the festivals, learn the local culture and appreciate its natural beauty. I am sure you will have a memorable and unforgettable journey here.
Uncovering Chiba Prefecture’s Sake Legacy

Uncovering Chiba Prefecture’s Sake Legacy

Shisui – where heritage meets modernity
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Chiba
Samurai Kanazawa

Samurai Kanazawa

 Exploring samurai culture in Kanazawa
by Euan Prentis
Ishikawa
Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Blood or Dew

Blood or Dew

 Chikatsuyu on the Kumano Kodo
by Euan Prentis
Wakayama
Chikatsuyu offers more than an overnight stop for travellers walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha.
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Jul 23
Shinagawa Culture Event

Shinagawa Culture Event

 Free Japanese culture experiences for foreigners
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Tokyo
Experience a wide variety Japanese culture activities in a single session across Shinagawa. Enjoy this free event with exciting tours offered by Shinagawa Tourism Association

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