Tokyo Tower Travel Guide Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Tokyo and one of its most famous sightseeing attractions. It is located in the Shiba-koen district of Minato, Tokyo. Tokyo tower was built in 1958 …
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Festivals and Events for October 2014 in Japan
Festivals and Events for October 2014 in Japan October in Japan is the middle of Autumn with the weather generally warm during the day and cool in the mornings and evenings. October is a good …
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Festivals and Events for September 2014 in Japan September in Japan is the start of Autumn with the weather generally cooling down a little. September is a good time to travel in Japan with clear …
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Festivals and Events for August 2014 in Japan August in Japan is the middle of summer and is very hot and humid. It’s a great time to head outdoors and enjoy the many summer festivals …
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Zojoji Temple Zojoji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the Minato area of Tokyo. The original temple was built in 1393 and was relocated to its present location by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1598. Zojoji …
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Festivals and Events for July 2014 in Japan July 2014 sees summer in full swing and is one of the best times to experience one of Japan’s many festivals. There are quite a few traditional …
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Festivals and Events for June 2014 in Japan June 2014 sees quite a few traditional cultural festivals and events happening around Japan. Summer is fast approaching with warmer weather and the beautiful colours of the …
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Takashima Castle in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture Takashima Castle on the shores of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. The original castle was built in 1598 on a …
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Festivals and Events for May 2014 in Japan May 2014 sees quite a few traditional cultural festivals and events happening around Japan. Spring has moved into full swing and the weather gets a lot warmer. …
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Meiji Jingu Shrine Meiji Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji was instrumental in …
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