Author: Mayumi Watanabe
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Moerenuma Park: Art Meets Nature in Sapporo
Moerenuma Park in Sapporo blends art, nature, and sustainability, offering seasonal activities, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly attractions.
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NTT ICC: Shinjuku’s Media Art Space
NTT ICC in Shinjuku’s Tokyo Opera City hosts media art exhibitions and activities exploring the intersection of art and technology.
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Tokyo Disneyland: Essential Visit Guide
Plan your Tokyo Disneyland visit with tips on tickets, food, queue systems, and photo opportunities.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: A Modern Landmark
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, designed by Kenzō Tange, blends tradition and modernity, symbolizing Tokyo’s urban transformation.
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Gotokuji Temple: Home of the Lucky Cat
Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo, is known for its connection to the maneki-neko figurines, offering a serene experience for cat lovers and cultural enthusiasts.
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Nara: Japan’s Cultural and Natural Haven
Nara blends ancient temples, serene gardens, and free-roaming deer, making it a must-visit cultural and natural destination near Osaka and Kyoto.
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Eki Stamp: Japan’s Train Station Collectible
Eki stamps are collectible rubber ink stamps found at train stations in Japan, featuring designs of landmarks and local culture.
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Blue Bottle Coffee at Ginza Six: Tokyo’s Coffee Spot
Blue Bottle Coffee at Ginza Six offers specialty coffee amidst Ginza’s upscale shopping and dining scene.
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Daruma Dolls: Tradition and Meaning
Daruma dolls are Japanese papier-mâché figures symbolizing perseverance and goal-setting, with a unique tradition of painting their eyes as part of wish-making.
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Setouchi Triennale: Art Across Islands
The Setouchi Triennale is a contemporary art festival spanning islands in the Seto Inland Sea, blending art with rural charm.
