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Asukayama Park
Parks & GardensIkebukuro/AkabaneAsukayama Park(Asukayama Park)cherry blossom viewingmuseumJapanese-style gardencherr… -
Ruins of Kira Residence (Honjo Matsuza…
historic siteRyogoku/KameidoRuins of Kira Residence (Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park)(Kira Residence Site (Honjo-matsuzakac… -
triangles of sweet rice jelly topped w…
Japanese confectionerytriangles of sweet rice jelly topped with adzuki beans (eaten in the sixth month)(Minazuki)ward… -
Inokashira Onshi Park
Parks & GardensKichijoji, SuginamiInokashira Onshi Park(Inokashira Park)cherry blossom viewingtaking one's children … -
Why is the oak in “Kashiwa-mochi…
Japanese confectioneryWhy is the oak in "Kashiwa-mochi" said to symbolize the prosperity of descendants?(Kashiwamoch… -
Ruins of Otama-ga-ike Pond
historic siteOchanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenRuins of Otama-ga-ike Pond(Otamagaike-ato)Shusaku ChibaShinsengumipond … -
Shimotani Shrine
Shinto shrineUeno, Yanaka, NipporiShimotani Shrine(Shitaya Shrine)entertainment hall (for rakugo, manzai, magic, mus… -
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Japanese confectionerymidst(MONAKA)red bean paste Wagashi is a Japanese confectionery made by kneadi… -
Enoki mushroom (Hypsipetes amaurotis)
historic siteIkebukuro/AkabaneEnoki mushroom (Hypsipetes amaurotis)(Enkiri Enoki)location thought to be flowing with…
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
Shinise Videos
Shinise Festival
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27.Osaka Prefecture
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28.Hyogo Prefecture
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29.Nara Prefecture
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30.Wakayama Prefecture
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31.Tottori Prefecture
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36.Tokushima Prefecture
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38.Ehime Prefecture
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39.Kochi Prefecture
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40.Fukuoka Prefecture
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41.Saga Prefecture
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42.Nagasaki Prefecture
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43.Kumamoto Prefecture
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44.Oita Prefecture
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45.Miyazaki Prefecture
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46.Kagoshima Prefecture
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