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If you are anime/manga fans, Japan might be a destination you dream of visiting one day. You probably think of going to Akihabara in Tokyo, the center of Japanese pop culture. What are other must-see places for anime/manga fans? I have listed some interesting anime/manga spots for you to visit around Japan.

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Tokyo Disney Resort holds Halloween celebration events from September 9 to October 31, 2010 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Visit the parks to experience the festivities with Halloween parades, shows, decorations, and special menus at the restaurants. Discount passport tickets called Halloween Again Passport are available.

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Have you had a memorable festival experience in Japan? Traditional festivals are important parts of Japanese culture, and visiting traditional Japanese festivals can be a highlight of Japan trip. Please share your festival experience with other travelers to Japan.

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If you are visiting Japan this fall and planning to travel by train for a few days, purchasing a JR East Pass Special can save you some money. The JR East Flexible 3-day Pass costs 10,000 yen (age 12- ) or 5,000 yen (age 6-11) each. It's on sale now until mid November and can be used from September 1 to December 31, 2010. It can be purchased in Japan and overseas, but you must be a temporary foreign visitor to be eligible for this pass.

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Wouldn't it be nice if you can have a cup of matcha green tea with Japanese confectionaries you made while you are sightseeing in Kyoto? How about making your creative souveniors at Kyoto Yuzen dyeing workshops for your friends? There are many interesting hands-on activities where tourists can learn about Japanese culture in Kyoto. Most of the activities won't take a long time. Find ones fit your itinerary and interests, and have fun.

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A member of Japan Travel Forum is planning a trip in September and writes, "we want to travel overland Sapporo to Tokyo, seeing scenic sights along the way, but working out this route is proving difficult. We like small towns, old japan, budget travel..."
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Hokkaido, is an ideal destination to enjoy the beauty of nature, especially during the summer. Furano/Biei area in the central Hokkaido is known for its picturesque views of many hills although the lavender in the fields has finished blooming for the year. Most travelers use tour buses or rent cars to look around the area. If you are traveling by public transportations, renting a bike near train stations might not be a bad idea if you don't mind going up and down the hills.

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There are over one hundred of aquariums in Japan, and they are fun places to visit for both adults and kids. Stay cool in aquariums, watching colorful fish swim around in large tanks. The Sunshine International Aquarium in Tokyo is having its night events until August 30. Visitors can observe the fish in the gently illuminated tank from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and can enjoy night sea lion shows.

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Do you like horror stories or haunted attractions at theme parks? Going to a haunted house (obake yashiki) is a Japanese summer tradition for cooling off, and you can find many haunted attractions at theme parks or festivals during the summer. For example, Tokyo Dome-city Attractions, Asakusa Hana Yashiki, and Toshima-en amusement parks operate haunted houses through August 31, 2010. Also, visit some of haunted attractions open year round.

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It's been hot in Japan. What do you do to beat the heat? Visiting a water park is a great way to cool off and can be a fun experience for both children and adults. From outdoor water parks to indoor water parks, Japan has many large-scale water parks around the country.

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