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Kasukabe City Guide
Kasukabe City in Saitama Prefecture is a major junction for trains between Tokyo, Nikko, and beyond, but it's worth a stop as..
Funabashi City Guide
Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, served by nine rail lines, is an easy day trip from Tokyo. Enjoy seaside clam digging, keep kids..
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Kasukabe’s Giant Kite Festival 2026
Kasukabe City’s annual giant kite festival is held on May 3rd and 5th. Teams hoist kites weighing hundreds of kilograms over t..
Kashiwa City Guide
Kashiwa City on the Joban local and express train lines is a place to consider stopping on your way to and from Narita Airport...
Culture
Chiba Prefecture's Japanese Gardens
Within easy travel to Tokyo and Narita Airport is a handful of gardens representative of nihon teien, traditional Japanese gardens...
Culture
Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns
The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere from..
Culture
Former Inoue Family Residence
Former Inoue Family Residence in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture was home to prominent farmers who developed picturesque Teganuma Marsh...
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Kasukabe City Guide
Saitama
Funabashi City Guide
Chiba
Kasukabe’s Giant Kite Festival
Saitama
Kashiwa City Guide
Chiba
Ueno Guide
Tokyo
Koshigaya City Guide
Saitama
Narita Gion Matsuri
Chiba
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Japan Heritage Journey in Tsushima
Emi TakahataTsushima, a Nagasaki Heritage site between Kyushu and Korea, blends culture and nature. From shrines to unique cuisine, it captivates..
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Spring Flowers at Tokyo German Village
Kim BergströmTokyo German Village is a theme park in Chiba Prefecture that offers visitors a taste of German culture and tradition. The park..
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Cosmos at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park
Kim BergströmCosmos flowers are one sign of autumn in Japan, and they can be enjoyed in abundance at the Akebonoyama Agricultural Park in Chiba...
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Sake Aquarium Night 2025
The Sendai Uminomori Aquarium's Sake Aquarium night has been running since 2017, and provides a way to showcase products from..