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Dave Spector - “Home is Where You Hang Your Hat” | Tokyo Weekender

Japanese TV personality Dave Spector, and his wife Kyoko, allow TW to peek inside their LA-inspired, high-rise residence in Tokyo. Tokyo Weekender | Home Interiors | Decor | Life in Japan | Appartment

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Tokyo Coffee Shop Mia Mia Fosters a Sense of Community During the Pandemic | Tokyo Weekender

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A Guide to Plum Blossom Season in Tokyo: How and Where to Celebrate | Tokyo Weekender

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10 Essential Apps for Tokyoites | Tokyo Weekender

the best places to see the fall colors in near tokyo

Mountains And Valleys

The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage In and Near Tokyo | Tokyo Weekender

Japan abounds in maples, ginkgoes and other deciduous trees that dazzle us with fiery colors from October to December. The mountains and valleys of the Kanto and Chubu regions offer endless choices for leaf peeping. Luckily, for those who prefer to stay in Tokyo, you don't need to travel far to get a good dose of autumn colors. Here are our top five picks for the best autumn foliage destinations in Tokyo's surrounding regions, as well as six must-see places within the city. Tokyo Weekender

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How to Plan a Staycation in Tokyo: 5 Tips for an At-Home Holiday | Tokyo Weekender

An effective staycation can take just as much thought and plan as a conventional trip, and this is even more true considering the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Japan. Tokyo Weekender | Staycation | Stay at Home | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday

Japanese Craftsmanship

Japanese Products

Online Shopping Stores

Shop Japan: 18 Quintessential Japanese Products For Your Home

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Secret Gardens

Setagaya Tokyo

Japan Travel Destinations

The 100 Views of Setagaya: 10 of the Best Places to Visit | Tokyo Weekender

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A Quick Guide to Buying Indoor Plants in Tokyo | Tokyo Weekender

From where to acquire them to what plants are most likely to strive in Japanese weather, here is a quick guide to getting starting with indoor planting in Tokyo. Tokyo Weekender | Home Decor | House Plants | Guide | Tokyo Life

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Rural Area

Best Places To Visit

Urban Landscape

The 100 Views of Setagaya: 10 of the Best Places to Visit | Tokyo Weekender

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Essential Oil Candles

Home Scents

House Smells

3 Ways Make Your Tokyo Home Smell Like a Sanctuary | Tokyo Weekender

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Japanese Gardens

Japan Nature

Japanese Summer

Environment Reference

Rainy Season

Tokyo’s Best Secret Gardens | Tokyo Weekender

With the end of the rainy season comes the scorching Japanese summer, but in between — if we’re lucky — there’s a short period of pleasant warm early summer days. Use that perfect time to get outside, avoid the crowds and enjoy our selection of some of Tokyo’s lesser-known garden treasures. Tokyo Weekender | Travel | Secret Gardens | Tokyo, Japan | Nature | Urban Landscape | City Life

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Japanese Holidays: What is Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day)?

Children’s Day, celebrated on May 5th during Japan’s Golden Week holiday every year, has a much longer history than most expect. While most people are familiar with the fact that the holiday used to be known as Boys’ Day and honored male offspring only, the tradition goes much deeper. Tokyo Weekender | Japanese Holidays | Kodomo no Hi | Golden Week