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Yachiyo Azalea Festival

Late Apr

The azalea plants take center stage at the eighth annual Yachiyo Azalea Festival in Chiba.

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Culture

Late Mar - Early Apr

The Bunkyo Cherry Blossom Festival is a charming celebration that only Tokyo locals know about.

Tokyo 1 Free

Activities

Shakujii Park isn't one of Tokyo's more famous parks -- but it should be.

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Culture

With about 100,000 attendees, AnimeJapan is one of the biggest anime conventions in Japan.

Tokyo

The Boso Peninsula is just a quick ride away for a sun-drenched vacation.

Chiba

Activities

Sanpo-ji is a haunting temple found in the outskirts of Tokyo.

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Culture

Sanja Festival is a jam-packed, three-day celebration in Asakusa that is worth fighting through the crowds for.

Tokyo

Activities

Shakujii Park isn't one of Tokyo's more famous parks -- but it should be.

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