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Shizuko's Japan Travel Blog April 2009 Archive

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Need Your Advise on Planning a 9day Trip

Wednesday April 29, 2009
What do you think of this traveler's itinerary? "This is my 1st time to Japan. I will be going to Tokyo on this 5th June till 12th June for 9 ... Read More

Nagano Zenkoji Temple

Monday April 27, 2009
The Gokaicho of Nagano Zenkoji Temple is taking place until May 31, 2009. It's expected that millions of people worship in the temple during this period. The statue of Maedachi ... Read More

Top Tokyo Gardens

Saturday April 25, 2009
If you are tired of the busy city of Tokyo, stop by one of these Japanese gardens. They are like oasis in the city. Japanese gardens can be enjoyable throughout ... Read More

Hakata Dontaku 2009

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Are you looking for a place to visit during Golden Week in Japan? Hakata Dontaku is a big fesival held in the city of Fukuoka on May 3rd and 4th. ... Read More

Visit the Expo Y150 in Yokohama

Monday April 20, 2009
Yokohama-city is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama by holding the "EXPO Y150" from April 28 to September 27 in 2009. Most of ... Read More

Golden Week 2009

Friday April 17, 2009
Four Japanese national holidays fall in a week from the end of April to early May, and this time of the year is called Golden Week. It's one of ... Read More

Tokyo Disneyland's New Attraction

Wednesday April 15, 2009
The new attraction, Monster's Ink Ride and Go Seek! opens in the Tomorrowland area in Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, 2009. Guests take a tram ride and participate in a ... Read More

Early Summer Fun in Okinawa

Monday April 13, 2009
The most attractive feature of Okinawa for tourists is the beaches. Beaches in Okinawa officially open from late March/mid. April, and most of them are ready for swimming by now. ... Read More

What is Your Favorite Part About Japan?

Friday April 10, 2009
Have you been to Japan? What do you like best about Japan? Visit the Japan Travel Forum and vote in the poll. It would be interesting to know what other ... Read More

Hokkaido Sakura Forecast in 2009

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Japan Meteorological Agency has announced the cherry blossom forecast for Hokkaido cities. Sakura can be viewed from the end of April to early June in Hokkaido. The most popular kind ... Read More

2009 Osaka Mint Sakura Tunnel

Monday April 6, 2009
There are over 100 varieties of sakura trees in the Japan Mint Osaka head office grounds. The 560m cherry blossom lane from the north gate to the south gate is ... Read More

Kyoto Imperial Palace Opens to Public

Friday April 3, 2009
Kyoto Imperial Palace will be open to the public from April 23 -29, 2009. During this time, visitors don't need advance permission from Imperial Household Agency. The palace is open ... Read More

Kamakura Festival in April

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Kamakura festival is held from April 12 to 19, 2009. The main parade takes place on the Wakamiya Oji street on April 12. Traditional Japanese dance, tea ceremonies, and lots ... Read More
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