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  • Horan-enya
    June 22nd, 2009By HEJ
    On May 24 I went back to my hometown, Matsue (Shimane Prefecture), to see ‘Horan-enya’, one of the three Shinto boat festivals, along with the Miyajima Kangen Festival and the Osaka Tenjin Festival. » Continue Reading
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  • Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass
    June 9th, 2009By HEJ
    For those staying in Tokyo, a great way to get away for just one day is a visit to Kamakura and Enoshima, located in Kanagawa Prefecture. You can purchase an Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass for 1,430, which will give you a round trip from Shinjuku to Fujisawa on the Odakyu line, as well » Continue Reading
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  • A strawberry outlet in Tochigi prefecture
    May 27th, 2009By HEJ
    I went for a strawberry picking in Tochigi prefecture. There are many famous places for strawberries, but Tochigi’s “Tochi-otome” is sold at many super markets all over the country and well known as one of the most sweet strawberries. » Continue Reading
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  • Reasons to Climb Mt. Fuji More Than Once
    May 15th, 2009By HEJ
    Reason 1: There is no guarantee that you can see Goraiko (sunrise). Last summer I climbed Mt. Fuji half a dozen times and I was able to see the sunrise only twice. Like many people, I climbed the mountain hoping to see Goraiko from the summit. » Continue Reading
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  • Shiba-sakura in Saitama
    May 13th, 2009By HEJ
    If you enjoy nature, I suggest taking a trip out to Saitama, where there always seems to be a different type of flower to look at.  I went to Chichibu last week when the “shiba-sakura” (moss phlox) were in bloom, and they were beautiful! » Continue Reading
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  • Yokohama’s Chinatown
    May 11th, 2009By HEJ
    Only 35 minutes by train from Shibuya by train is the largest Chinatown in Asia, Yokohama Chinatown (chuukagai). Upon entering in through one of the gates which surround Chinatown, it instantly feels as though you have entered into the hustle and bustle of a Chinese Market, but rather than shopping most » Continue Reading
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  • Washimiya in Saitama is a must go!
    April 17th, 2009By HEJ
    Have you ever heard of Washimiya, located at the very north, of Saitama? Although it may seem like just a normal town in the countryside of Japan without any famous tourist spots; however, something interesting is happening in this town now. On weekends, the town gets filled with Otaku from all over » Continue Reading
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  • Quick break from the city
    April 3rd, 2009By HEJ
    For all those in the busy city of Tokyo, you are no doubt in need of a breather every now and then. What better way to refresh than to take a weekend trip to the nearby Hakone. Hakone is an Onsen resort village only around 90mins by express train from Shinjuku station. » Continue Reading
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  • Sam’s Tidbit 1 – Mt. Fuji of Argentina
    March 27th, 2009By HEJ
    Do you know that Argentina has a mountain that has the same height as Mt. Fuji? The summit of Mt. Lanin is 3,776 meters above sea level like the summit of Mt. Fuji. If you climb Mt. Fuji this summer, impress your friends with this tidbit. The photo was taken from the summit of » Continue Reading
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  • Visiting Kamakura in Sakura Season
    March 6th, 2009By HEJ
    There are a lot of places to see cherry blossom in Tokyo, but I highly recommend Kamakura. You will find yourself in historical little Kyoto not too far away from Tokyo. There are a lot of atmospheric temples and fashionable stores, as well as Shonan beach where is famous for surfing. It » Continue Reading
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