Romantic evening in Osaka May 27 to July 3

Fireflies can be seen in a beautiful Japanese garden at Taiko-en in Osaka from May 27 to July 3.
Taiko-en is closed to Osaka castle, just 5 -8 minutes by taxi. The beautiful inner-city garden fill visitors with a sense of tranquility. A fair booth will be opened after 6:00pm on weekend, 7:00pm on weekday at Taiko-en during this period. So we are able to enjoy both fireflies and Roten ( Japanese style fair booth ) there in the evening, dinner is also available. That will be a romantic evening to see fireflies walking in a magnificent Japanese garden.

Taiko-en website : http://www.taiko-en.com/e/index.html
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Ryokan Motonago in Kyoto offers a Special Discount Room Rate from Jun 19 to Sep 30, 2011, Kyoto

Very popular ryokan Motonago in Kyoto offers a Special Discount Room Rate from June 19 to September 30, 2011 for guests from overseas.

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For more information this campaign : http://www.motonago.com/en/campaign.html
Ryokan Motonago Website : http://www.motonago.com/

Light Up Nippon

Cheer up Tohoku and Japan with Fireworks

Official website : http://lightupnippon.jp/en/
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KURAMA temple at the north of Kyoto city

The KURAMA temple is built in 770 and Kurama mountain is famous for Tengu (it is a supernatural creature), and this place is a spiritual place.

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Beautiful irises at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Beautiful irises at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto
There are a lot of nice gardens in Kyoto.
I like taking a walk when it rains.

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Bergian Beer Weekend Osaka from June 2 - 5

In the first weekend of September, the famous BELGIAN BEER WEEKEND takes place at the beautiful “Grand Place” of Brussels. The BELGIAN BEER WEEKEND will be launched in Osaka from June 2nd-5th, 2011.

Location: Shin Umeda City ( Umeda Sky Building ) , near JR Osaka station
Official website : http://osaka.belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/2011/1
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Argentin tango club in Osaka

Good music, Nice Milonga in Osaka
Locate near JR Osaka station

Cafetin de Buenos Aires: http://cafetindebuenosaires.com//
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Herbie Hancock & The Imagine Project Band Live in Osaka

Herbie Hancock & The Imagine Project Band live at Billboard Osaka on May 17th.

Their world tour arrived here! 'Imagine' is one of my favorite song.
Herbie Hancock's "Imagine", featuring Pink, Seal, India.Arie

Ticket is 24,500 JPY - 26,000 JPY.
Price is also good and all tickets were sold out!
That must be absolutely exciting!!

Famous artist live here at Billboard Osaka and Tokyo.
Check out the live schedule before coming to Japan and you should enjoy if you will find your favorite artist.
Nearest station : JR Osaka station, Nishiumeda Subway station
Billboard Osaka

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Beautiful Hydrangea at Gansen-ji Temple, Kyoto June

Beautiful Hydrangea will be in bloom in June. It is so nice to see at Gansen-ji Temple.

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Dining in Kibune, North Kyoto

It is cool and refreshing yuka dining especially summer season in Kibune.

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Ryokan Report. Maifukan, Gion District in Kyoto

I visit to Maifukan to report today.
Maifukan renovated last year and it is clean, nice decorated and comfortable modern style. 15 Japanese style room, 5 Western styel room, and 1 both Japanese and Western style room. Beautiful rooftop terrace on the 4th floor is also nice for relaxing and drinking when the weather is good.
Location is also good to explore. There are many sightseeing spot around here. It's only about a 2-minute walk south of Yasaka Shrine, 15-minute walk north of Kiyomizu temple, 15-minute walk east of downtown.

Maifukan Website: http://www.maifukan.com/
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Breakfast will be served at Maeda Coffee Shop nearby. Western style only. 5-minute walk away.

Summer Terrace Riverside Dining in Kyoto, From May 1st to Mid September

We call Yuka when eating and drinking on the riverbank of the Kamo River erect large wooden platforms. There are many restaurants that offer yuka dining and make for an unforgettable location and relaxing experience. Don't miss this traditional summer Kyoto dining experience.

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Summer is coming, Kyoto

Today, it is hot, 28 centigrade, 82.4 Fahrenheit in Kyoto. Summer is coming.
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Chionin Temple

Okochi-Sanso villa, Arashiyama Kyoto

The Okochi-Sanso villa is one of the top garden in Kyoto.
This is the former villa of the popular samurai move actor Denjiro Okochi(1896-1962).
It's a stroll garden which is very well designed and has very nice laid out pathways.
Denjiro Okochi had worked for 30 years on creating this villa.

Be sure to keep your coupon for the tea.
Admission includes matcha green tea with a cake at the tea house.

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 1,000 JPY

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Message by Gifu Takayama City Mayor

Takayama City Mayor Michihiro Kunishima mentioned that
Hida Takayama is safe in the website.
More information, please click -> http://www.hida.jp/english/index.htm

Posted by Hida Takayama YAMAKYU Ryokan
http://www.takayama-yamakyu.com/english/

Ukai ( cormorant fishing ) in Arashiyama, Kyoto

Ukai is a traditional Japanese fishing method dating back to the Heian period (794-1185), in which boats are rowed out on a river at night, and cormorants are used to catch fish attracted to fires and drumming sounds produced by the fishermen.
Date : July 1 to September 15.
Time : 7:00pm - 9:00pm on July 1 to August 31; 6:30pm - 8:30pm on September 1 to September 15.
Price is 1,700 JPY per adult
No operated on rain day, strong windy day.

Arashiyama is very beautiful area. Be sure to visit Tenryuji temple, a world heritage sight with a famous garden and the Bamboo forest.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion festival is one of the most famous festival in Japan.
Main events is in the evening on July 14,  15 and 16, in the morning on July 17.

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June Bunraku performance for Beginners, Osaka

Bunraku for beginners performance June 10-23 at National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka.
Date : June 10-23
Price is 3,600 JPY
Performance : 10:30am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
*2:00pm to 4:30pm only on June 13 and 22.
Tel  : 0570-07-9900 (10:00am to 5:00pm)

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Maiko hana no seki, Kyoto

Maiko hana no seki is a traditional tea house, you can talk and enjoy a drink with a Maiko-san directly and dance performance. .
Price : 4,800 JPY
Open : 2:00pm to 2:45pm, 3:00pm to 3:45pm on Saturday, Sunday and National Holiday.
Advanced reservation required.
Closed  : Monday to Friday
Tel : 075-451-1881

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Shosuikaku Nishijin Ori Museum, Kyoto

Shosuikaku specializes in the super fine weaving of textiles showing classic Japanese design motifs and compositions.

Price : 200 JPY

Open : 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Tel : 075-431-1670
Website : http://www.shosuikaku.jp/eng/index2.html

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