Monday December 7, 2009
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Tsukiji Market in Tokyo is Japan's largest wholesale market. There are hundreds of small shops in the inner market (Jonai-shijo) and the outer market (Jogai-shijo) where you can eat or buy delicious seafood, sushi, and lots more. Tsukiji is a place to go for good breakfast or lunch. Please note that the tuna auctions at the Tsukiji fish market are off-limits to visitors from December 10, 2009 to January 23, 2010 for safety reasons since it's the market's busiest time of the year. The tuna auction area reopens on January 25, 2010, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan government.
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Tsukiji Inner Market Photo by Shizuko MishimaMonday December 7, 2009
Japanese gift-giving at the end of the year is called oseibo. It's not the same as Chrismas gifts. Most of gifts are between 2,000 yen and 5,000 yen, and many people choose various food for oseibo gifts. Japanese Department stores offer a wide variety of oseibo items in December, so it's fun to look at the selections of gifts at the stores.
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Oseibo Gifts Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.comFriday December 4, 2009
A traveler to Japan is asking for shopping advice. "I just love Gamemusic. I've got a lot of favourites and I want to buy the soundtracks now while in Japan. But I think it's difficult to find a good store with many soundtracks...." Do you know any good shop in Tokyo?
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
Japanese onsen (hot springs) theme parks offer a number of interesting baths and playful attractions. They are fun places for families to spend a day. You can also find onsen complexes which provide more relaxing atomosphere. When the weather gets cold, visit onsen near you to warm up and relax. They are basically day-use-facilities, but overnight accommodations are occasionally available.
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Open Air Wine Spa at the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Photo by Junko Kimura / Getty Images 
