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Visit Harajuku, the Hub of “Kawaii” Culture
(Image by David Offf via https://www.flickr.com/photos/67162482@N07/6122921436/) The Birthplace of Kawaii Culture Harajuku (原宿 in Japanese) is a station located between Shibuya and Shinjuku on the JR Yamanote loop line around central Tokyo. Many people get off the train at Harajuku Station to visit such popular spots as Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine and Omotesando, a boulevard of luxury brands and other high-end shopping experiences. Historically, Harajuku was a post town, which is reflected in the kanji characters that make up its name: “meadow lodging.” But today Harajuku has a completely different, and global, appeal as a birthplace of kawaii (cute) culture. The building that used to house Harajuku Station was a … 続きを読む
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Tokyo Imperial Palace – The Main Residence of the Imperial Family
The National Art Center – One of Japan’s Most Important Art Spaces
Be Greeted by the Thousands of Beckoning Cats in Gotokuji Temple!
Tokyo Dome – Japan’s Biggest Indoor Baseball Stadium
The Sumo Museum – A Tribute to Japan’s Most Famous Sport
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