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Tokyo Daytripper Special: TF Top 10……Quirky Japanese Festivals

Posted on March 5, 2016 by tokyofox

It’s a well-known fact that things are done differently here in Japan, far different to Western countries, and this is particularly apparent by way of the the many, many festivals that take place around the calendar up and down the … Continue reading →

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What Exactly is Edo Nagashibina?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by tokyofox

March 3rd is Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) in Japan which is a day celebrating girls’ health and happiness. Some Japanese people have dressed up their dolls (not your ‘barbie’ type of doll by the way!) this last week and put … Continue reading →

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