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Japan

The Sacred Power Spots of Kumano in Wakayama

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As western civilizations move toward the season of spirits and ghouls, most eastern traditions have already wrapped up festivals and holidays related to the visitation of ancestral spirits, but that shouldn't stop you from getting a quick, spiritual pick-me up during the fall season. Japan is something of a religious paradox. While there are over 150,000 temples and...

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Marvel Age of Heroes Exhibition Osaka

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So I started this post back in January in an attempt to stay relevant to events going on in Osaka, but honestly, this event wasn't really worth it? It was well put together as a primer to those new to the MCU, but for big fans, the only thing on offer was merch, but even that area of...

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Universal Studios Japan: 5 Years of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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This actress in the middle was probably still in middle school when Potterland opened... Oh god. USJ is back to remind us of the passage of time, this time in the form of a celebration for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, still the only Potter Park outside of the United States. Not much has changed in the...

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Universal Cool Japan 2019 Summer: New Attack on Titan attraction!

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STILL haven't watched this one. Oh well. So I go to Hawaii for a week, and USJ finally decides to update their Cool Japan site. Go figure. :P No, but seriously, it's only the one update, and there honestly isn't much more than a premise for the attraction and a message from an editor, but I'm sure this...

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Japanese theme parks

Universal Studios Japan Cool Japan 2019 SPRING TIME

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It's back. Are we surprised?? No. Are we going to go again this year? Probably (that answer is yes, who am I kidding). If you've been to my site before for Cool Japan information, you know the drill. If not, welcome! Check out my older posts for more in-depth information on the Cool Japan system and, as always,...

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House & Apartment Hunting in Kansai

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So, a couple years back, I made a big move. I'd been living in my Tennoji apartment for almost 7 years, and I was unhappy. It was a cramp 32.5m 1LDK (living, dining,kitchen) space with little natural light throughout the day. My veranda had a huge metal panel blocking the view from one side, but it was close...

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