Hamarikyu Gardens: Paradise in Edo

Marked as the garden paradise during the Edo Period, and the haven of the Imperial family, Hamarikyu is inarguably a cultural gem of Japan. A relaxing place, scenic no matter the season, with a pond d...

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Curious about Studying at TMU, Tokyo? Here’s What You Need to Know

Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) is a leading university in the heart of the greater Tokyo area. Established in 1949, it’s a research-focused institution imparting education in liberal arts, ...

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Top Things to do in Ryogoku – Home of Japanese Sumo

The city of Ryogoku in Tokyo, Japan is famous worldwide as the "home of sumo," but it also offers a glimpse of the unique history of the Edo Period. Apart from the sumo, Ryogoku has many his...

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A Guide to Kawasaki Daishi

Kawasaki Daishi, official name Heiken-Ji, is a popular temple for Hatsumode in Kawasaki City of Kanagawa Prefecture. The temple’s highlights include its burning rituals,  Hakkaku Gajunoto -...

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10 Reasons Why Marunouchi is the Place to Be

You can find many of the Fortune Global 500 companies’ headquarters in the ultra-modern business district of Marunouchi in Tokyo. Nestled between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, Marunouch...

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All About Roppongi Hills

Japan never disappoints when it comes to natural beauty or architecture, and sometimes you can experience both in one place! Roppongi Hills is one such man-made urban beauty lying in the center of Tok...

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Sunshine City: Where Tokyo Comes to Play

Come to Sunshine City, a complex designed with being “a city within a city” in mind. From business, to shopping, dining, theatre, and even a hotel, you can spend a whole day right in the h...

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Fuji Q-Highland and Its Guiness World Ranking Rides

Fuji Q-Highland comes in No.4 in popular Japan amusement parks after globally known Disneyland, DisneySea, and Universal Studios Japan. Fuji Q is famous for its thrilling world record-breaking rides a...

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Kawasaki, Industrial City in Kanagawa

Kawasaki City is one of 2 major cities in Kanagawa-ken. Although perhaps not talked about as much as Yokohama, Kawasaki Station is a major railway station that connects to other lines including Keikyu...

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Okonomiyaki: How to Make and Where to Eat This Osaka Meal Pancake in Tokyo

Okonomiyaki is a pizza-like pancake, famous in Osaka and Hiroshima. Find out what it is, how to make it and where you can get the best okonomiyaki, not in their birthplaces, but in Tokyo! Once you try...

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