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Culture It’s Itoya! Arlene Bastion Itoya is a stationery heaven begun in 1904 containing 8 floors of everything needed for writing, drawing, craft work, all bea...
Culture Miniature Life 2 2024 Kim The Miniature Life 2 exhibition taking place at the Fukui City Museum of Art (Art Lab Fukui) will delve into a variety of Tat...
Culture Hasedera Temple Kamakura’s Hasedera Temple, a sister temple to Nara’s temple of the same name, is renowned for its 11-headed statue of Kannon...
Culture Hiroshima Food Festival 2024 Emmie Tsumura This festival is a food-lovers paradise, showcasing local food and drink from all 23 cities and towns across Hiroshima Prefec...
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2024 Japan Travel Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
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