Traditionally, the Japanese, being within the sphere of Chinese cultural influence, have respected old age and celebrated long life. Back in the Nara Period (710-794), when the Japanese aristocracy was keen on almost anything Chinese, numerous continental beliefs and customs were enthusiastically adopted JUST AS THEY WERE. Among these, were concepts and rituals which have a major impact TO THIS DAY on Japan’s [...]
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Dragon boat race competition to take place this Sunday in Kasumigaura City.
11th Dragon boat race competition in Kasumigaura
When: July 1, Sunday, from 9:00 to 15:15
Where: Kasumigaura Lake in front of Ayumisaki Park in Kasumigaura City (Map)
It looks like this is a very serious competition unlike the kind of dragon boat race where participants decorate their [...]
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The community centers in Tsukuba hold courses that start in May of every year. The course calendar is only available in Japanese, but if you are thinking about learning a new craft, doing some exercise, or brushing up on your language skills, you might want to have a look at the list. Registration [...]
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For many Japanese, it goes without saying that worshipping at a Buddhist temple on any given day brings one merit. Some days, however, are special. In fact, according to tradition, tomorrow, July 10, is VERY SPECIAL INDEED, as dropping in at the Asakusa Kannon will be equivalent to 46,000 regular day visits! This sounds-too-good-to-be-true offer gets even better. From early in the [...]
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(No, Tsukuba You World doesn’t pay me for doing this, in case you are wondering!)
Tsukuba You World is currently celebrating its 7th Anniversary, and you can take advantage of their special offers and events.
Cineplex Tsukuba
1) 1000yen admission day – July 8, Sunday
2) Meet Picachu and Shrek – July 7 and 8
11:25AM, 13:30PM, and 15:40PM on [...]
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