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    • Japanese traditions - Dashi parade, plus a...
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    Some of the best Japanese festivals (matsuri) are the dashi parades, processions of 3-level wooden floats, about 8 meters tall, lavishly ornate with complicated carvings. While the taiko drummers are sitting on the first floor, on the top of the ... »

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    A thought that crossed my mind while visiting several of the Japanese castles with original interior, was that although impressive on the outside, the castles were built with the same philosophy as the houses, with a small and minimalist interior. ... »

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    For architecture lovers, Japan offers many "must-see" sights. Besides many well known architectural landmarks, over time I discovered a lot of hidden gems, architectural jewels lost in the backstreets, like the one in this photo, the Iidabashi ... »

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  • 17 May 2012: Only in Nara 

    Only in Nara
    Rickshaws are definitely a traditional tourist attraction in Japan... but today you can experience rickshaws in many other cities of the world. The wild shika deer are a major attraction in Nara, but then again, you can enjoy wild deer in other places too (e.g. Miyajima)...However, a scene like the one in this photo can be seen (and ... »

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  • 16 May 2012: Sayuri Sugawara - Kimi Ni Okuru Uta 

     
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  • 16 May 2012: Kanda Shrine's Fireproof Gate 

    Kanda Shrine's Fireproof Gate
    The Kanda Shrine, known also as Kanda Myojin, is one of the must-see shrines in Tokyo. Even if you're not interested in the Japanese ... »
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  • 15 May 2012: Minato Mirai Pukari Pier during golden hour 

    Minato Mirai Pukari Pier during golden hour
    I like taking photos during sunset, especially photos with buildings. When the sun sets, there is a "magic" moment when the light is ... »
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  • 14 May 2012: Old Japanese stories, the Goddess from Matsumoto Castle's ceiling 

    Old Japanese stories, the Goddess from Matsumoto Castle's ceiling
    Many places in Japan have their own fantasy stories and folktales, with ghosts, gods and supernatural beings, passed from generation ... »
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  • 13 May 2012: Travel destinations for kids, Saitama Railway Museum Park Zone 

    Travel destinations for kids, Saitama Railway Museum Park Zone
    I was always amazed about the great interest of Japanese people in everything related to trains. And it's an interest that appeals to ... »
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  • 12 May 2012: What to see in Tokyo - Life-size Gundam is back for good in Odaiba 

    What to see in Tokyo - Life-size Gundam is back for good in Odaiba
    After the huge success from 2009, when the life-size statue of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam was first built in the Shiokaze Park in ... »
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  • 11 May 2012: Old and New at Tokyo Station 

    Old and New at Tokyo Station
    Usually, I like my photos to be simple and to the point, capturing the viewer's attention to a panorama, to a specific detail or to an ... »
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"A friend calculated that since I started working on this website, I lived in Japan approx. 8% of my life. Is this much or little? If you ask my family and friends, it’s a lot. I agree that it’s a lot more than a normal traveler spends in a foreign country… but if you ask me, this is just the beginning. I want to share with you my travels through Japan and my readings about this wonderful culture, to see Japan through my eyes, from the temples and shrines to the cities and people of Japan, from places filled with history and spirituality, to the the modern Japan with skyscrapers and pop culture."

Muza-chan's Gate to Japan includes:
» Travel notes on visiting Japan, travel reviews, sightseeing, tourist attractions, historical and cultural facts, travel photos, travel tips
» A series of daily Japan photos, covering Japan places (Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko...), traditional and modern Japanese culture, lifestyle, architecture, people, interesting facts
» Japan's most famous customs and traditions with photos, videos, stories, background and historical information plus some travel tips
» Daily selections of Japanese music (J-Pop, J-Rock, traditional music, enka and more...)


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