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Novelist. Books: The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas / Nothing Is More Real Than Nothing


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Trains in Japan

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What is a ryokan?

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An Expert Guide to Chūbu

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Luxury Hotels in Japan

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Wifi in Japan

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Wonderfest Japan

EventJanuary 14, 2026

Wonderfest Japan, also known as Wonder Festival Japan, is held twice at year at Makuhari Messe in Chiba and is the biggest figure and garage kit show in Japan.

Hakata Dontaku Festival

EventFebruary 26, 2026

The Hakata Dontaku Festival is a citywide celebration in Fukuoka where flower buses pass by, drums beat, costumes pop, and thousands of people participate in one of Japan's largest festivals.

Tokamachi Snow Festival

EventJanuary 17, 2026

Held in Japan's 'snow country', the Tokamachi Snow Festival was founded for locals and visitors alike to 'befriend' the heavy snow that falls each year and celebrate the magic it brings to the land...

Asahikawa Winter Festival

EventJanuary 16, 2026

The Asahikawa Winter Festival, in early February, is famous for constructing some of Japan's largest snow sculptures, including a massive main snow stage that seems to defy physics. Don't miss this...

Enoshima Illumination

EventJanuary 12, 2026

Each winter, Enoshima Illumination sees thousands of LED lights dazzle visitors to the island with a focus on the iconic Enoshima Sea Candle. This winter illumination festival, known as "Shonan no ...

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