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Ruins of Kirishitan residence (Myogada…
historic siteIkebukuro/AkabaneRuins of Kirishitan residence (Myogadani, Tokyo)(Christian's Mansion Ruins)early Japan… -
sweet red-bean soup
Japanese confectionerysweet red-bean soup(Oshiruko)red bean paste Koshi-an (sweet red bean paste) o… -
glutinous rice steamed with red beans …
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Zenjoan (Yanaka, Tokyo)
temple (Buddhist)Ueno, Yanaka, NipporiZenjoan (Yanaka, Tokyo)(Zenshoan-Temple)Imperial CourtYamaoka Tesshughost pict… -
Metropolitan Takiyama Park, Ruins of T…
Parks & GardensHachioji, Machida, FuchuMetropolitan Takiyama Park, Ruins of Takiyama Castle(Takiyama Nature Park and… -
revitalization
Japanese confectioneryrevitalization(Okoshi)Osaka Dried sweets are made by steaming glutinous rice,… -
Zen monk, 1200-1253
Japanese confectioneryZen monk, 1200-1253(DOMYOJI)mochi (glutinous rice or other grain, sticky enough to make mochi r… -
Hamura Intake Weir
historic siteHigashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaHamura Intake Weir(Hamura Weir)river running between Tokyo-to and Kanagawa … -
Otakanomichi and Masashino-ike Spring …
historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuOtakanomichi and Masashino-ike Spring Group(Otaka no Michi Masugata Pond Spring…
Category
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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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Recommended Areas
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