Japan is renowned for its local specialties, where pretty much every city in the country has a special treat or delicacy that tastes better than it does anywhere else. Up in the city of Fukaya in Tokyo’s neighboring Saitama Prefecture, for example, you’ll find negi, or leeks, that are renowned for their excellent quality…
If you’re like us and love exploring parts of Japan that few tourists know about, today’s adventure will be right up your alley. Today, we’re heading out to the Boundary of Three Prefectures, which marks the spot where three prefectures meet. Around 40 of these three-point borders are said to exist around…
You can find a lot of unstaffed vegetable stands in the peaceful countryside of Tokigawa-cho in Tokyo’s neighboring Saitama Prefecture. However, when our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma was driving through the area the other day, he came across a rather unusual type of unstaffed stand. There were no vegetables to be found at this…
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August is the month for outdoor events including the welcomed return of Fuji Rock Festival, as well as Nogi Shrine Summer Festival, Kyoto’s Gozan no Okuribi and the Yugawara Onsen Sea Fireworks display. If you’d prefer to stay inside and enjoy the air conditioning, don’t worry because Fujisawa Art Space has you covered. Check out our favorite events happening this August and remember to stay hydrated.
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Nogi Shrine Summer Festival
Recall your youth at the traditional summer festival held in Akasaka. What is summer without the smell of
yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) sizzling at the food stalls, colorful yukata and kids scooping goldfish? This August, come learn about the history of the Nogi shrine while simultaneously experiencing the Japanese summer staple event without stepping foot out of Tokyo.