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Mino Festival 2025

Mino Festival 2025

Kim

The Mino Festival is held every year on the second Saturday and Sunday of April, and the event is best known for several flow...

Gifu
Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine

The Nezu Shrine, built in 1705, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Tokyo. It is famous for its Azalea Spring Festival, wh...

Tokyo
Yosakoi Festival 2024

Yosakoi Festival 2024

Nate Hill

Yosakoi is a dance festival in Kochi every August. It is a Carnival-like kind of party with a unique Japanese influence only ...

Kochi
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Bridges of Japan

Elena Lisina

In Japan you can find all kinds of bridges – from old to modern ones, and made using different constructions and materials. T...

Golden Gai Golden Tips

Golden Gai Golden Tips

Lisa Wallin

Golden Gai is a feat for the eyes and a lot of fun if you're into small, quirky bars. Here are some tips to make your visit s...

Tokyo
Roses in Japan

Roses in Japan

Elena Lisina

The rose in Japan is not as popular as other flowers of the country, but the world's first "blue rose" was grown in Japan. Th...