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Shizuoka Prefecture, a neighbour to 4 other prefectures in Japan, is a common corridor that people travel through to get to locations such as Kyoto and Osaka. However, did you know that Shizuoka boasts a huge amount of scenery, experiences, and culture that will make you want to plan a trip to the area for your next Japan adventure!
Officially opening on May 15, 2024, and running until September 8, Japan House London’s new exhibition, Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN, asks the question of ‘What is design?’ Seven Japanese creators have come together to try to answer this question!
JR East and JR West have announced an extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture to Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture, which officially opened on March 16, 2024. Here are a few fun things that you can do along the way!
Starting from the 31st of October and lasting until the 5th of November, there will be a variety of Toyama Prefecture related activities going on in London! From a Toyama sake dinner to a wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) pop-up at Pantechnicon, this week will serve as a great introduction to the charms that Toyama has to offer. Just 2 hours by bullet train from Tokyo, the week will make you want to book your tickets as soon as possible!
From mountain-top temple Yamadera to Dewa’s three sacred peaks, mountains remain at the heart of Yamagata’s unique identity.
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