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Kyoto's Summer Tradition Has Begun (May 9)
Kawadoko are dining decks built above rivers, and various restaurants open them from May to September. It's known as a summer tradition in Kyoto. Customers eat and drinks, enjoying the...


Asakusa Sanja Festival (May 7)
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri is held from May 16 to 18 this year. The main feature of the festival is the parade of about a hundred mikoshi (portable shrines). If you...


What are Japanese Giving Birth Gifts? (May 5)
A member of Japan Travel forum asks, "My cousin in Japan is going to have a baby and I want to bring a gift to her. What do Japanese give...


May Sumo Tournamant Begins in Tokyo (May 2)
2008 May sumo tournament is held from May 11 to 25 at Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tickets are on sale now, and you can possibly buy tickets on the day you...


Visit Kyoto Aoi Matsuri Festival (Apr 30)
Aoi Matsuri is one of the greatest festivals in Kyoto. It's held on May 15 every year. The main attraction is a procession of about 500 people in Japanese ancient...


Origami Crane (Apr 28)
An origami crane is known as a symbol of peace and longevity in Japan. It's a Japanese custom to fold a thousand origami cranes (senbazuru), praying for recovery from illnesses...


Japan Beer Festival 2008 (Apr 25)
Great Japan Beer Festival will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama this year. The Tokyo event takes place at Ebisu Garden Place on May 5 and 6. There are...


Hakata Dontaku (Apr 23)
Are you looking for a place to visit during Golden Week in Japan? Hakata Dontaku is a big fesival held in the city of Fukuoka on May 3rd and 4th....


Japan Summer Rock Concerts 2008 (Apr 21)
Are you thinking to visit Japan for rock concerts this summer? It's not early to think about summer concerts. Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic tickets are on sale. Plan your...


Moving to Misawa, Japan (Apr 18)
A member of Japan Travel forum is moving to Japan and asks, "My wife and I could possibiliy moving to MIsawa, Japan to work on the US base as civilians....