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The Tokyo Traveler

July 11th, 2008

Floating Lanterns in Tokyo

Candle lit lanterns floating on the water - it’s a beautiful sight and one that you can take in during the month of July in Tokyo.  Toro Nagashi, or “lantern offerings on the water,” is just one ceremony that Buddhists use during the Obon festival to memorialize the spirits of the dead and ensure their […]

By Shane -- 3 comments

April 5th, 2008

Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

It’s Hanami season in Tokyo right now and Chidorigafuchi is one of the more famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the city. How about renting a boat and paddling around the moat of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo while they are in bloom? Can you think of a more relaxing way to enjoy the […]

By Shane -- 4 comments