Chagu Chagu Umako Festival: a Grand Horse Parade
One of the more unique festivals in Japan is the Chagu Chagu Umako festival in Iwate Prefecture. It’s a parade of about a hundred horses…
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Be on Top of the World at Tokyo Skytree
If you want to see an example of Japanese ingenuity, then try the Tokyo Skytree. With a height of 634 meters (2080 feet), it is…
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Hibaku Jumoku: The Atomic-Bombed Trees of Hiroshima
World War II brought forth devastation unlike any other when on August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. A second bomb was…
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Visiting Memorable Meiji Jingu
Japan has many shrines and temples, and the Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward, is one of the most important. This popular Shinto shrine is…
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A Glimpse Into the National Olympic Stadium
For you sports fans, a good place to visit is Japan’s National Olympic Stadium (Kokuritsu Kasumigaoka Rikujō Kyogijō) in Shinjuku, Tokyo. A marvel of steel…
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Origami Inspired by the Sea
The seaside has always had an allure for people with its rolling waves, sandy beaches, and countless interesting creatures. Many origami creators have been inspired to…
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Exploring the Tama River
Winding down from the high mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture into Tokyo Bay is the Tama River (多摩川 Tama-gawa). At 138 km (85.75 miles) long, it’s one…
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Experience the Magic of Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland (Tōkyō Dizunīrando) can be found in Urayasu, Chiba. Opened on April 15, 1983, it is the first Disneyland outside of the U.S. Tokyo…
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