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Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide
Guide to some of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Yamanashi Prefecture
Culture
Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba
Meeting Japan's female Ama divers over a delicious seafood lunch with spiny lobster at Hachiman-Kamado, an Ama diver hut in..
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Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island
On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can..
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Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture
Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of th..
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Vistas of Mt. Fuji and Retro Town Walking Tour
Guided walking tour in Fujiyoshida: two iconic Mount Fuji views, making decorative sushi rolls, a visit to a wonderful tea sho..
Culture
Hoto Noodles at Scarecrow Villa
Meet local grandmothers, learn how to make traditional Yamanashi-style hoto noodles, see a typical old-style Japanese house, and..
Culture
Will You Fight Or Just Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Culture
Crystal Sound Museum
Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..
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Achi Shrine's Zodiac Sanctum
Arlene BastionNo better place to rest in Kurashiki than in quiet Achi Shrine, made interesting with a Zodiac sanctum, a smaller sub-shrine containing..
Culture
Kurashiki’s Cotton Story
Arlene BastionKurashiki spun good from bad with its lucky choice to grow cotton when rice crops failed. It is now Japan's leading producer..
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Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple
Takako SakamotoDaigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
Culture
Fantanima!
Elena Lisina“Fantanima!” is not just an exhibition, but an event with an amusing opening ceremony and various master classes offered by ar..