Journey in Japan Part 53: In the Land of Spuds and Money
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Journey in Japan Part 53: In the Land of Spuds and Money

Today I overslept. It is 4 pm when I finally creep from my bed. Having missed a lot of the day, as well as without a plan, I make a decision to head to Asakusa to locate something to do. When I reach Asakusa, I instantaneously hear the noise of banging drums. Complying with the…

Journey in Japan Part 42: There Will Be Flood
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Journey in Japan Part 42: There Will Be Flood

One more hurricane is making its unpleasant means towards Tokyo and also need to arrive this evening. I cant delay. Today it is currently raining, and also checking out the state of the sidewalk outside, it resembles it has been drizzling all evening. To prevent a soaking, I stroll one min to the nearest terminal…

Journey in Japan Part 30: Dog Day, Afternoon
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Journey in Japan Part 30: Dog Day, Afternoon

Back in Tokyo, and also today in Nihonbashi there is a yearly celebration occurring, the Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri. It is just one of the 3 fantastic Shintofestivals in Tokyo and also is most likely the biggest. Every three years the event is celebrated completely. Today, as well as just today is one of nowadays. There…

Kanamara Matsuri The Festival of the Steel Phallus
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Kanamara Matsuri The Festival of the Steel Phallus

The Event of the Steel Phallus or (Kanamara Matsuri) is held at Kawasaki Temple (Daishi). Oh boy, and is it ever before among the much more fascinating as well as unusual celebrations that goes through the spring period. Occurring around the same time as Hanami hits Tokyo, it is the celebration of the penis in…