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Basic information about daily life in Japan, such as food, shopping, pets, and money.
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Sports, outings in Japan and travel information for foreign residents in Japan.
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There are a number of scenic bamboo forests and gardens in and around Tokyo where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Nothing beats the soothing effects and cultural experience of visiting a Japanese hot spring (Onsen). A tri…
Beauty, Medical, Health, Hospitals, Emergency Information for foreign residents in Japan.
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Listings of events including fun activities, exhibitions, festivals, etc.
Apr 13, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Only at GMO Digital Museum can visitors enjoy three of Banksy's most famous works at the same time. …
Sep 17, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023
Andy Warhol drew inspiration from images of popular culture and consumerism and was a leading figure…
Nov 1, 2022 - Feb 19, 2023
In this exhibition, specialists in the fields of zoology, botany, geology, anthropology, science and…
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