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Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival: the Perfect September Day Trip Near Tokyo
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Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival: the Perfect September Day Trip Near Tokyo

In this article, Iā€™d like to share with you another of my favorite flower festival near Tokyo: the Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Festival. Every September, the Kinchakuda Manjushage Park, located in the serene countryside of Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture, is transformed into a scarlet sea of flowers, with the blooming of over 5 millions of red spider lilies. Read on if youā€™d like to know more about this fantastic event!

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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri: A Guide to Japan's Most Adrenaline-Fueled Festival
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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri: A Guide to Japan's Most Adrenaline-Fueled Festival

The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is a Japanese festival taking place every year in mid-September in the city of Kishiwada, in Osaka Prefecture. I was lucky enough to be in Osaka in 2023 during the weekend it took place. Read on if you'd like to find out more about this festival, get an insight from my experience, and discover my tips and some practical information if you're planning to attend this year!

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15 Amazing Summer Festivals to Experience in Tokyo This Year
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15 Amazing Summer Festivals to Experience in Tokyo This Year

What I love most about summer in Tokyo are its summer festivals, also known as matsuri. With their street stalls, lanterns and colorful decorations, matsuri are the perfect way to enjoy delicious Japanese street food, as well as its fascinating traditional culture and entertainment! I find that every matsuri I attend has its own unique atmosphere and energy that leaves a lasting impression. Here's a list of 15 of Tokyo's best summer festivals, with practical information and tips that should be useful if you're planning to attend in summer 2024.

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Guide to Kyotoā€™s Gion Matsuri, One of Japanā€™s Biggest Summer Festivals
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Guide to Kyotoā€™s Gion Matsuri, One of Japanā€™s Biggest Summer Festivals

Gion Matsuri (ē„‡åœ’ē„­) is one of Japan's biggest summer festivals, taking place in Kyoto every year for a month from 1 July. I attended the main event of the Gion festival, the Yamaboko Junko, in 2022. It was a very memorable experience for me, that Iā€™d like to share with you, along with a few tips on how to prepare for this great event.

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Garden Necklace Yokohama: A Colourful Springtime Stroll Through Yokohama Harbour
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Garden Necklace Yokohama: A Colourful Springtime Stroll Through Yokohama Harbour

Yokohama is one of my favourite day trips from Tokyo. Every year, the city organises the ā€˜Garden Necklace Yokohamaā€™ Event, which celebrates flower blossoming and springtime in the city's various green spaces. From March to June, Yokohama's parks and gardens celebrate spring with impressive flower displays, from cherry blossom to tulips, roses, azaleas and much more.

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Sapporo Guide and Five-Day Itinerary During the Snow Festival
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Sapporo Guide and Five-Day Itinerary During the Snow Festival

As the capital city of Hokkaido and Japanā€™s fifth largest city, Sapporo is a city with plenty of things to see and do. Its annual Snow Festival, held every February, attracts tourists from all over Japan and the world. In this article, I will be sharing with you the 5-day itinerary I made for my own trip in February 2023 to enjoy both the festival and explore Sapporo and its surroundings, as well as some tips to help you prepare for your visit of this great city.

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