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KantoSightseeing Kofu City and Shosenkyo Valley: A Journey in the Mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its…ManonJune 9, 2021
ActivitiesEventsKanto The Chichibu Spring Flower Festival Close to Tokyo On the warm weekend nights of Japanese summers, the skies are lit up with awe-inspiring bursts of fireworks, some displays…Todd FongApril 10, 2021
ActivitiesEventsKantoSightseeing Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: The Winter Sakura When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The…Maria PeñascalApril 2, 2021
KantoSightseeing Early Cherry Blossom Viewing Near Tokyo in Kawazu, Shizuoka Located on the coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is the darling coastal town of Kawazu, renowned for…LiaMarch 8, 2021
EventsKantoThings to Know Experience the Early Cherry Blossoms in Kanagawa Prefecture Who doesn't dream of going for a walk under the cherry blossoms in Japan and having a picnic with friends…ClaudiaFebruary 16, 2021
ActivitiesCultureEvents Horses in Japan: From Divine Companions to Cult Objects Us horse lovers all have something in common. Even on vacation in a foreign country, we feel we can't survive…YvonneNovember 25, 2020
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