Universal Studios Japan opens a new ride attraction named Space Fantasy on March 19,
2010. This space-themed coaster travels up and down over 600 yards, taking guests for a fantasic and thrilling ride. To avoid waiting in lines at popular attractions, consider purchasing a Universal Express Pass.
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What's New at Universal Studios Japan originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 07:00:51.
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The 2010 Nippon Professional Baseball preseason games have begun in late February and continue until late March. Then, the Pacific League opens on March 20 and the Central League opens on March 26 in 2010.
Regular season games are planned through late September around Japan.
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2010 Professional Baseball Season Begins originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 06:04:09.
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One of the Grand Sumo tournaments is held in Osaka every March, and it's scheduled to be held from March 14-28, 2010 at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Spring is a good season for visiting Osaka. Plan a trip to Osaka to see sumo matches in March. Related Content: What to See in Osaka What to Eat in Osaka Average Weather for Osaka Japanese Sumo Visiting Sumo Practices in Japan Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images
Visit Osaka to See Grand Sumo Tournament originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 06:48:03.
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Cherry blossom forecasts for the 2010 season have been announced by Japanese weather forecasting companies. It's predicted that cherry blossoms open earlier than average flowering dates in most cities. Check out the forecast and try to catch cherry blossoms in full bloom in your destinations.
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2010 Cherry Blossom Forecast originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 07:35:29.
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Niigata Prefecture produces some of the best rice in Japan, and hence good sake. There are nearly one hundred sake breweries in Niigata. A sake tasting event called Niigata Sake-no-Jin takes place on March 13 and 14, 2010 at Toki Messe. Over 500 kinds of sake are offered for tasting at the event, and geisha performances are also held in the afternoon on both days. Admission is free, and sake tasting tickets cost 1,500 yen in advance and 2,000 yen at the door. The trip to Niigata from Tokyo takes two hours by Shinkansen train. Plan to spend a nice weekend in Niigata.Related Content: Niigata Weather Drinking Sake in Japan Japanese Geisha Shows Toki Messe Photo by Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
Niigata Sake Testing Event originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 06:18:26.
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"Should I buy a Japan Rail Pass?" People often ask me this question. It depends on where you are visiting and how long you plan to stay in the destinations. Here is how to find out the answer.
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Should You Buy a Japan Rail Pass? originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 07:38:19.
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Omizutori, also known as shunie, is the ceremony of water and fire takes place at the Nigatsu-do hall of the Todaiji temple, Nara. It is held from March 1st to 14th every year. Omizutori is a well-known festival which has been practiced for more than 1,200 years. Visit Nara to see this great festival. Related Conten: Todaiji Shunie Ceremony Japanese Festivals Nara Map Todaiji Shunie Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images
Nara Omizutori Festival originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 07:57:16.
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Kabuki-za in Tokyo is closing its doors at the end of April in 2010. The farewell kabuki performances have been taking place at the Kabuki-za Theater through April. Visit the historic theater before it's demolished and renewed. Try to get cheap makumi (one act viewing) tickets which are sold at the theater about 20 minutes before each act.
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Kabuki-za Theater originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 06:46:41.
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Japanese Girl's Day known as hina matsuri (doll festival) is basically celebrated on March 3rd with regional variations. You see many hina doll displays in various places around this time of the year. There are so many different types of hina dolls in Japan. Visit some of Japanese Girl's Day events to see antique hina dolls and experience traditional ways to celebrate Japanese Girl's Day.Read More: Japanese Girl's Festival Japanese Holidays Japanese Festivals Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
Hina Matsuri Events originally appeared on About.com Japan Travel on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 07:40:02.
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