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Jindaiji Temple (Chofu, Tokyo)
OK with childrentemple (Buddhist)Hachioji, Machida, FuchuJindaiji Temple (Chofu, Tokyo)(Jindaiji Temple)warding off … -
Manners for visiting shrines and templ…
Adult Manners Courseshrine visittemplevisit to a shrine or templemanners (when visiting a shrine)book of stamps (each… -
What does a “prop maker” d…
puppetWhat does a "prop maker" do? The Craftsman Who Creates Puppets Series(kodougushi)artisan A cra… -
Ruins of Isamu Kondo’s birthplac…
historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuRuins of Isamu Kondo's birthplace (Chofu, Tokyo)(Kondo Isami's Birthplace)Shins… -
Shimonotani Ruins Park (Higashifushimi…
Parks & Gardenshistoric sitehistoric ruins (remains, relics)Kichijoji, SuginamiShimonotani Ruins Park (Higashifushimi… -
What is the origin of “May dolls…
puppetWhat is the origin of "May dolls" displayed on Dragon Boat Festival?(Gogatsuningyo)Children's Day (national hol… -
Itsukaichi Constitution Draft Monument…
historic siteHigashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaItsukaichi Constitution Draft Monument (Akiruno, Tokyo)(The Monument for t… -
Fuzoku ningyo” are dolls that re…
puppetFuzoku ningyo" are dolls that reflect the customs of various regions in Japan. There are Edo genre dolls, Kyoto… -
Jiyu Gakuen Asutumu-kan (Ikebukuro, To…
constructionIkebukuro/AkabaneJiyu Gakuen Asutumu-kan (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)(Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan)location for making …
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Welcome to Shinise
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Modern Japanese Etiquette
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Seasonal Ways of Living
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Edo Town tour
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My Curated Picks
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Interview with a Shinise Proprietor
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Don’t Call Me “Landlady”
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Reflections from the Proprietor of Sarashina Nunoya, Shibadaimon
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Cultural & Tourism Guide by agataJapan
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Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan
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