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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

June 28th, 2008

Summer in Tokyo - Festivals, Fireworks & So Much More

Summer in Japan is well known for it’s heat and humidity but it is also time to dust of your yukata (summer kimono) and head out to a festival or to your local park for a bento picnic. You can also catch some great hanabi (fireworks) shows or head out to a baseball […]

By Shane -- 4 comments