The Four Seasons of Japan:
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With a current population of some 12 million, Tokyo is by far the largest city in 21st century Japan and one of the charms of Tokyo is to be found in the combination of the traditional and historical sites sitting side by side amidst the ultramodern urban landscape. To that end, there are many places in Tokyo with their own unique character: the Shitamachi (older and more traditional) districts in and around Asakusa and Ueno. The shopping zones of Ginza, Aoyama, Shinjuku and Shibuya and of course other well known areas for visitors to shop or eat till they drop such as Nihombashi, Akihabara, Odaiba, Harajuku, Roppongi and Ikebukuro. For visitors and inhabitants, Tokyo has something for everyone. |
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- Roppongi Academyhills Tower Hall, Minato-ku, Tokyo - June 30 (Sun), 2013 In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, Mori Art Museum has chosen the theme "love," and explores various kinds of love through about 200 artworks including historical masterpieces and the latest ambitious offerings by contemporary artists. Starting from romance between two people, love can extend to families, and to humankind. Based on the theme "love," the event introduces masterpieces that depict various aspects of love, including a new type of bond in the Internet Age.  http://www.mori.art.museum/english/contents/love/index.html |
- Tokyo Big Sight, Koto-ku, Tokyo - June 13 (Thu)-16 (Sun), 2013 *Open to public only on the 15th and the 16th First started in 1962, this popular event marks its 52nd anniversary this year. Under the same theme as previous years, "Toys make the world smile," the show will host various events. On the 15th and 16th, which are open to the public, the venue will become like a large toy box, entertaining both grownups and children. http://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/index_en.html |
- The Japanese Sword Museum, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - May 14 (Tue)-June 16 (Sun), 2013 Aiming at preserving and improving Japanese swordmaking, this exhibition will showcase the swords awarded by the review board of new works in three categories; swordmaking, sword carving and chasing. This will be the best opportunity to fully appreciate the skills of today's swordmaking masters as the leaders of Japan's traditional iron culture. http://www.touken.or.jp/museum/index.html (Japanese version only) |
- Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumida-ku, Tokyo - May 12 (Sun)-26 (Sun), 2013 The May Grand Sumo Tournament is said to be a herald of the coming of summer to Tokyo. Among the all wrestlers, Yokozuna Hakuho, who won the previous tournament without losing a single match, which is his 9th such victory and breaks the records of Yokozuna Fuitabayama and Yokozuna Taiho, and Yokozuna Harumafuji, who wants to beat Hakuho, will be the biggest focal points of this tournament. The match of them and other wrestlers are expected to be in top form and eager to make the May tournament an exciting spectacle. http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/index.html |
- National Museum of Nature and Science, Taito-ku, Tokyo - April 9 (Tue)-June 16 (Sun), 2013 The National Museum of Nature and Science is studying and preserving the human bones and mummies of the Edo era (1603-1867) and this important collection has more than 6,000 pieces. This exhibition is held based on this collection and is an anthropological exhibition that focuses on the relation of the "bodies" and culture of the Edo era. http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/event/2013/04edo/index.html |
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