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    Asukayama Park

    Parks & GardensIkebukuro/AkabaneAsukayama Park(Asukayama Park)cherry blossom viewingmuseumJapanese-style gardencherr…
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    Ruins of Kira Residence (Honjo Matsuza…

    historic siteRyogoku/KameidoRuins of Kira Residence (Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park)(Kira Residence Site (Honjo-matsuzakac…
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    Japanese confectionerytriangles of sweet rice jelly topped with adzuki beans (eaten in the sixth month)(Minazuki)ward…
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    Inokashira Onshi Park

    Parks & GardensKichijoji, SuginamiInokashira Onshi Park(Inokashira Park)cherry blossom viewingtaking one's children …
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    Why is the oak in “Kashiwa-mochi…

    Japanese confectioneryWhy is the oak in "Kashiwa-mochi" said to symbolize the prosperity of descendants?(Kashiwamoch…
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    Ruins of Otama-ga-ike Pond

    historic siteOchanomizu, Yushima, KorakuenRuins of Otama-ga-ike Pond(Otamagaike-ato)Shusaku ChibaShinsengumipond …
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    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…
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    Enoki mushroom (Hypsipetes amaurotis)

    historic siteIkebukuro/AkabaneEnoki mushroom (Hypsipetes amaurotis)(Enkiri Enoki)location thought to be flowing with…

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