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Will You Fight Or Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
Activities
Tokyo Midtown Starlight Garden
Starlight Garden in Tokyo Midtown, a sea of 280,000 blue LED lights delivers an awe-inspiring and beautiful Christmas light show...
Activities
Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks
Want to photograph 'Diamond Fuji'? Only in February do the settled weather and the sun's position create the opportunity..
Culture
Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival
Four simultaneous firework displays lasting one hour at the Firework Festival at Lake Yamanaka, one of the Five Fuji Lakes in Yamanashi..
Culture
Tanamachi Exhibition in Nanbu
Past EventAn exhibition of art by Yoshihiro Tanamachi at Nanbu Municipal Museum in October & November. The main piece is a huge 6-panel painting..
Activities
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 Watch?
Epic battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen re-enacted every year on the banks of the Fuefuki River in Yamanashi. Participation..
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Will You Fight Or Watch?
Yamanashi
Lake Yamanaka Diamond Fuji Weeks
Yamanashi
Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival
Yamanashi
Autumn at Maruyama Park
Kyoto
Shigaraki
Shiga
Otsuki Station in Yamanashi
Yamanashi
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Rabbit Shrines & Temples in Japan
Kim2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and if you're looking for a way to celebrate that in Japan, why not visit one of the shrines..
Culture
Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
Arlene BastionZenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic..
Activities
Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
Arlene BastionA beautiful place of two lakes where peace is a natural part of the scenery.
Culture
Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
Arlene BastionTsuruoka's history makes it an interesting place. Better still, there's nothing touristy about it.