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The Year of the Horse Starts Here! A Luck-Boosting Visit to Mabashi Inari Shrine 🐎

Visited Mabashi Inari Shrine, a shrine connected to the Year of the Horse. From the bright blue sky over the approach path to the dragon torii gate, the grand bell, and the limited-edition “Fukuju” paddle-shaped charm, I’ll introduce everything in photo order. Easy to visit, yet perfect for a solid boost of good fortune!
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Japan’s Only One! Praying for Clear Skies at Kisho Shrine ☀️

Visited Kisho Shrine, the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the god of weather. Surprisingly located within the grounds of Hikawa Shrine! From prayers for clear skies to adorable charms and even a daily weather board, here’s my personal visit report.
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Kinoshita Great Circus in Tachikawa! A Delightfully Full Day Trip with a Shrine Visit, Circus, and Hot Springs

Enjoying the Kinoshita Grand Circus in Tachikawa Tachihi. From a visit to Suwa Shrine, to lunch at IKEA, and a relaxing stop at Kunitachi Onsen Yura no Sato—here’s a fun-filled day trip made even better with complimentary tickets.
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Watching Sumo from a Box Seat Was Beyond My Imagination

Watching the January Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan from box seats. From the body-shaking clash of wrestlers and the Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony to the famous yakitori, sumo-themed sweets, and souvenirs—here’s a real, up-close experience report.
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Annabelle Snow Mountain!? Hydrangea Hike at Wonderful Nature Village! Plus, Wood-Fired Pizza with That Stretchy Cheese Pull!

東京都あきる野市の「わんダフルネイチャーヴィレッジ」で紫陽花祭りを満喫♪南沢あじさい山からの“はしご紫陽花旅”もおすすめ。アナベル咲く山道をハイキング、犬OKのレストランで石窯ピザも!見頃情報付きで紹介。
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A Blooming Escape to Akigawa Valley! Surprised by Early Hydrangeas and a Super Energetic Grandma at Minamisawa!

東京都あきる野市「南沢あじさい山」は50年かけて作られた奇跡の紫陽花の山。あじさいまつり2025と名物ばぁばの物産ショップも紹介!
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This Year of the Snake: Visit Tokyo’s Hebikubo Shrine for a Wealth Boost!

Hebikubojinja Shrine is a popular Tokyo spot for boosting wealth and financial fortune. With highlights like the sacred white snake, a colorful purification basin, and a fortune slip focused on prosperity, it’s packed with attractions! Why is it a must-visit during the Year of the Snake?
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Autumn Leaves at Lake Okutama and Delicious Local Cuisine! A Journey Across Floating Bridges and Monkey Encounters

Enjoy the stunning autumn foliage at Lake Okutama and indulge in delicious local gourmet! Cross the floating bridge and encounter a lively troupe of monkeys on this fun-filled trip. A day packed with nature and tasty delights awaits you!
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Experience the World of the Arctic and Antarctic! A Report from the National Institute of Polar Research Arctic and Antarctic Science Museum

At the National Institute of Polar Research’s Antarctic and Arctic Museum, you can touch real Antarctic ice and experience the Aurora in the Aurora Theater! Learn about the differences between the Antarctic and the Arctic, and don't miss the bronze statue of the Sakhalin dogs, companions of the explorers. It's a spot that will spark your intellectual curiosity.
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Tsutsuji Not Yet? But Peace and 88 Temples Await at Shichikokusan Yakuoji!

Visited Shichikokusan Yakuoji Temple in Ome City, Tokyo. Enjoyed the early-blooming azaleas and the peaceful mini Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. It felt like a scene from a Ghibli film—calm, quiet, and deeply healing in the heart of the forest.