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Moon Viewing Events in Japan
Appreciating the mid-autumn full moon, which is referred to as "Jugoya" or "Chushu-no-meigetsu", is an important tradition in Japan and is called tsukimi. As it originated from the Chinese Moon Festival, tsukimi takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, and it falls on September 22 in 2010. How about visiting Japanese tsukimi ceremonies or events this autumn?
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Japanese Food Replicas
Many restaurants in Japan display colorful and precise food replicas in their show windows. It's often hard to believe they are fake. As the food replicas are appealing to the eyes so much, you might spend a lot of time in front of the show windows looking at them. Gujo-city in Gifu prefecture is Japan's top food replica producing region. It takes about 2 hours from Nagoya-city via JR and Nagaragawa Railway to Gujo-hachiman. There are many food replica studios, and some of them offer workshops for tourists. Have fun making your own food replicas in Gujo. If you want to buy some food replicas, Kappabashi Street in Tokyo is a place to go. It's the wholesale district specialized in cooking equipment and restaurant supplies located between Ueno and Asakusa. You can find many shops sell food replicas there.
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September Grand Sumo Tournament
Going to a sumo tournament can be a highlight of your trip to Japan. The September Grand Sumo Tournament in 2010 is held from September 12 to 26 at Tokyo Ryogoku Kokugikan. If you are in Tokyo around this time, take advantage of the opportunity to see Japanese sumo live. Check the Tickets information .
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Ryogoku Kokugikan Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
Japan Anime/Manga Spots
If you are anime/manga fans, Japan might be a destination you dream of visiting one day. You probably think of going to Akihabara in Tokyo, the center of Japanese pop culture. What are other must-see places for anime/manga fans? I have listed some interesting anime/manga spots for you to visit around Japan.
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Tokyo Anime Center Photo by Shizuko Mishima, licensed to About.com
2010 Halloween Celebration at Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort holds Halloween celebration events from September 9 to October 31, 2010 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Visit the parks to experience the festivities with Halloween parades, shows, decorations, and special menus at the restaurants. Discount passport tickets called Halloween Again Passport are available.
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Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Review Your Favorite Japanese Festivals
Have you had a memorable festival experience in Japan? Traditional festivals are important parts of Japanese culture, and visiting traditional Japanese festivals can be a highlight of Japan trip. Please share your festival experience with other travelers to Japan.
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Sanja Festival Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images
JR East Pass Special
If you are visiting Japan this fall and planning to travel by train for a few days, purchasing a JR East Pass Special can save you some money. The JR East Flexible 3-day Pass costs 10,000 yen (age 12- ) or 5,000 yen (age 6-11) each. It's on sale now until mid November and can be used from September 1 to December 31, 2010. It can be purchased in Japan and overseas, but you must be a temporary foreign visitor to be eligible for this pass.

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Experience Japanese Culture in Kyoto
Wouldn't it be nice if you can have a cup of matcha green tea with Japanese confectionaries you made while you are sightseeing in Kyoto? How about making your creative souveniors at Kyoto Yuzen dyeing workshops for your friends? There are many interesting hands-on activities where tourists can learn about Japanese culture in Kyoto. Most of the activities won't take a long time. Find ones fit your itinerary and interests, and have fun.
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From the Forum: Traveling Route from Hokkaido to Tokyo
A member of Japan Travel Forum is planning a trip in September and writes, "we want to travel overland Sapporo to Tokyo, seeing scenic sights along the way, but working out this route is proving difficult. We like small towns, old japan, budget travel..."
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Hokkaido Furano/Biei Scenic Spots
Hokkaido, is an ideal destination to enjoy the beauty of nature, especially during the summer. Furano/Biei area in the central Hokkaido is known for its picturesque views of many hills although the lavender in the fields has finished blooming for the year. Most travelers use tour buses or rent cars to look around the area. If you are traveling by public transportations, renting a bike near train stations might not be a bad idea if you don't mind going up and down the hills.
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Furano Farm Tomita Photo by Flickr User yoppy via Flickr Commons