Tripatini2024-03-29T05:08:39Zhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/feed/allKyoto is Japan´s geisha as well as cultural capitalhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/geishas-kyoto-japan-traditional-japanese-culture2023-11-05T07:58:25.000Z2023-11-05T07:58:25.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285760666?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764">Linda Cooper</a> writes: <br /><br />"...we journeyed to one of Japan's oldest cities (it was chosen as the imperial capital in the 8th century, and now has a population around 1½ million), a 2½-hour train ride or five hour drive southwest of <strong>Tokyo</strong>. And as the country's "cultural capital" it's also the center of the geisha world, and I was granted a rare interview with a <em>geiko</em> (geisha) and her <em>maiko</em> apprentice. Around dusk in the entertainment district <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gion" target="_blank">Gion</a>, we arrived at a little wooden building “boarding house” for mistresses of the classical arts, designated by black vertical plaques at their entrances; the blond wood sign above denotes the name of the g<em>eiko</em> and m<em>aiko</em> who live inside its quaint teahouse. Led upstairs by the “house mother” to a private room we were seated, and I soon was captivated as our geisha floated elegantly inside; red-lipped and doll-like dressed in elaborate kimonos and face artistically painted and powdered white. They are skilled in making conversation as well as practicing many of the traditional arts, including dance and playing instruments such as the lute and three-string <em>shamisen</em>. A trance-like tea ceremony and performance ensued, followed by a rare interview and even an impromptu dance lesson! Contrary to the prostitution myth about this profession, geishas are highly respected and bound to lead a single life “not allowed to consort with boys” and live with their house mothers under strict rules; should they choose to marry, they must retire from the profession</span>."<br /><br /><span style="font-size:10pt;">Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>A visit to Nikko, Japan and its lovely Lake Chuzenjihttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/lake-chuzenji-nikko-japan2023-11-05T07:57:17.000Z2023-11-05T07:57:17.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285760476?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764">Linda Cooper</a> writes: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:10pt;">"...we headed a couple of hours north of <strong>Tokyo</strong> to the shores of <strong><a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-chuzenji-cruises-nikko" target="_blank">Lake Chuzenji</a></strong> in the <strong>Tochigi</strong> prefecture of <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/an-escape-to-japan-s-mystical-city-of-nikko" target="_blank"><strong>Nikko</strong></a>, where many urban Japanese flock for a break from the pressures, hustle, and bustle of big city life. A national treasure filled with natural beauty and important <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites</strong>, its literal translation means “sunlight”, and its lovely mountain-lake landscape is reminiscent of my childhood family vacations growing up in <strong>California</strong>, with summers spent at <strong>Lake Tahoe</strong>.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:10pt;"> Arriving from Tokyo on an impecccable, two-hour <a href="https://www.tobu.co.jp/en/access/nikko/" target="_blank"><strong>Nikko Line</strong> of <strong>Tobu Railway</strong></a> to experience this region's beautiful treasures was on my bucket list, and as the Japanese saying goes "Never say <em>kekkõ</em> until you've seen Nikkõ" — <em>kekk</em>õ meaning “a reflection of its beauty.” So I was excited to see Japan’s famed mystical city and region.</span>" <br /><br /><span style="font-size:10pt;">Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>Historic Futarasan-jinja Shrine and Shinkyo Bridge in Nikko, Japanhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/futarasan-jinja-shrine-shinkyo-bridge-nikko-japan-unesco2023-11-05T07:55:44.000Z2023-11-05T07:55:44.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285760068?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764">Linda Cooper</a> writes: </span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:10pt;">"At the entrance to the sanctuary of the Shinto <strong>Futarasan-jinja Shrine</strong>, dating back to the 8th century, stands the sacred vermillion, <strong>UNESCO World Heritage</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.shinkyo.net/english/shinkyo.shtml" target="_blank">Shinkyo Bridge</a></strong>; Japan's oldest built over a gorge. It's considered lucky to make a wish while crossing, so of course I had to make this my first stop</span>" in Nikko. <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:10pt;">Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Japanhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/nikko-japan-kegon-falls-lake-chuzenji2023-11-05T07:53:36.000Z2023-11-05T07:53:36.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285760287?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764">Linda Cooper</a> writes: <br /> <br /> "With gorgeous sightseeing at every turn, we ventured...to enjoy the panoramic vantage points of Nikko’s famous 318-foot-high <strong><a href="https://www.visitnikko.jp/en/spots/kegon-falls/" target="_blank">Kegon Falls</a></strong>, taking a ride up to the observation platform atop <strong><a href="https://www.visitnikko.jp/en/spots/akechidaira-plateau/" target="_blank">Akechidaira Plateau</a></strong> for a comprehensive (and mind-blowing) aerial view of the stream flowing from <strong>Lake Chuzenji</strong> to the falls, and Nikko's sacred volcano <strong>Mount Nantai</strong> - 8,156 feet high - in the background (the eruption of which 27,000 years ago blocked the valley below, creating the lake)." <br /> <br /> Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>A toast to sake and memories at a brewery in Nikko, Japanhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/katayama-suzo-sake-brewery-nikko-japan2023-11-05T07:47:03.000Z2023-11-05T07:47:03.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285758655?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Up in Nikko, two hours north of Tokyo, I experienced a full-circle moment at the</span><a href="http://www.kashiwazakari.com/english.html"> <strong>Katayama Suzo Sake Brewery</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Kampai!</span></em><span style="font-weight:400;">.While enjoying my sake tasting and interview with the company’s sixth-generation sake maker, our translator/guide shared my Japanese claim to fame with the owner: having modeled as a 16-year-old for the well-known</span><a href="https://www.ozeki.co.jp/english/products/sake/onecup/"> <strong>One Cup Ozeki Sake</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, gracing its wine label throughout Japan."</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"> Read more in her post</span><a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko"> <span style="font-weight:400;">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>A fabulous food tour in Tokyohttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/food-tour-tokyo-japan-japanese-cuisine-culinary-tourism-travel2023-11-05T07:44:20.000Z2023-11-05T07:44:20.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285758066?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764">Linda Cooper</a> writes: </span></p>
<p>"<span style="font-size:10pt;">Japan’s capital is a gastronomic wonderland - and I’m not just talking about its famous melt-in-your-mouth sushi. To really experience Tokyo’s rich culinary canon, taking an <strong><a href="https://arigatojapan.co.jp/tokyo/" target="_blank">Arigato Food Tour</a></strong> is an absolute must for food lovers, whether or not you think of yourself as a foodie. Navigating the back alleys, we tasted our way through the city, sampling delectable bites from five unique food stops while learning must-know cultural tidbits led by Arigato’s expert guide. It was an unforgettable experience that no tourist will ever see on their own with the most delicious food only the locals usually get to savor. Our personality-plus tour guide “Sam” was a real kick and I came away with delicious memories, a font of knowledge and a full tummy.<br /><br />Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>Thrilling drumming at Tokyo´s Mangekyo showhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/drum-tao-teamlab-mangekyo-tokyo-japan-music-culture2023-11-05T07:40:56.000Z2023-11-05T07:40:56.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285757085?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Since 2017, a dynamic group called <strong>Drum Tao</strong> has been treating audiences to <strong><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tao-mangekyo/" target="_blank">Mangekyo</a></strong>, an hourlong spectacle electrifying, state-of-the-art <em>taiko</em> drumming in a dedicated theater. It's truly unique (and inevitably loud) entertainment mixing tradition with powerful avant-garde revolution that truly mesmerizes, brought to the stage with the collaborative of visionary digital masterminds at <a href="https://mangekyo-tokyo.com/en/about.php" target="_blank"><strong>TeamLab</strong></a>, an interdisciplinary group of “ultra-technologists” whose collaborative practice seeks to navigate the confluence of art, science, technology, design and the natural world..A feast for both eyes and ears, and creative beyond most people’s imagination.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:10pt;">Read more in her post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko" target="_blank">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</a>.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>A traditional koto musician at a Tokyo hotelhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/koto-capitol-hotel-tokyu-tokyo-japan-music-culture2023-11-05T07:37:28.000Z2023-11-05T07:37:28.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12285756266?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">At the</span><a href="https://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/global/capitol-h/"> <strong>Capitol Hotel Tokyu</strong></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, guests are serenaded at check-in by a koto, Japan's zither-like national instrument, developed in the 16th century.</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight:400;">Read more in Tripatini contributor</span><a href="https://tripatini.com/members/LindaCooper764"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Linda Cooper</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">'s post</span><a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/bespoke-journey-to-japan-tokyo-kyoto-nikko"> <span style="font-weight:400;">A Beautiful Bespoke Journey to Japan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">.</span></p>
<p> </p></div>Kyoto, the country's cultural capitalhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/kyoto-japan-attractions-travel-tourism2023-06-15T17:26:58.000Z2023-06-15T17:26:58.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11873604283?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>If you had just one day in Japan for a destination of your choice, make it Kyoto. Famed for being in many ways the country's cultural hub, this city showcases all the aspects of the country, modern or traditional, here. In addition to exploring 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you'll be able to spot bright-colored kimono-clad geishas, wooden tea-houses, gold, scarlet and silver temple, Zen gardens, bustling markets with intriguing ingredients, beautiful tea ceremonies, and so much more.<br /> <br /> Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p></div>The excitement of Tokyo!https://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/shinjuku-tokyo-japan2023-06-15T17:25:08.000Z2023-06-15T17:25:08.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11873553701?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Ultramodern; crowded; pulsing; and with an amazing dining, shopping, and nightlife scene, this city will overwhelm you with sensory overload. From themed cafes to cosplays and go-karting, there is always something ‘happening’ going on in Tokyo. While unlike Kyoto it's a bit short on the traditional beauty and history (with several notable exceptions such as TK), it's a must to catch a heady dose of the vibe of modern Japan.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tokyo_shinjuku_%2832834434542%29.jpg" target="_blank">Yoshimitsu Kurooka</a></em></span></p>
<p> </p></div>Traditional culture is showcased in the historic small town of Takayamahttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/tbp-pic-asia-japan-highlights-takayama-wikipedia2023-06-15T17:23:31.000Z2023-06-15T17:23:31.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11873467694?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>A small town which is out-of-this-world gorgeous, Takayama is nestled up in the "Japanese Alps" of central <strong>Honshu</strong>, a just-over-four-hour drive from Tokyo. Its picturesque old quarter dating back to feudal times will charm you with its traditional wooden houses, colorful shrines, brightly colored bridges, and immaculately manicured trees. While here, do try the local speclialty <em>mitarashi-dango</em> (rice balls grilled in soy sauce) and visit <strong>Hida Folk Village</strong>. And if you can get here for the twice-annual festival considered one of Japan's most fetching, even better (but be sure to book well in advance!).</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Takayama_Altstadt_14.jpg" target="_blank">Zairon</a></em></span></p>
<p> </p></div>Hakone and Fuji National Parkhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/hakone-mount-fuji-national-park-japan-unesco-world-heritage2023-06-15T17:18:33.000Z2023-06-15T17:18:33.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11873183053?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>About a 90-minute drive northeast of Tokyo, mountainous <strong>Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park</strong> covers 474 square miles (1,227-sq.-kilometers) with seven towns - including Hakone itself (pop. a bit over 11,000) - at the doorstep of iconic <strong>Mount Fuji</strong> (though be aware that the mountain is often hidden by clouds). Get spectacular views of Fuji throughout the entire area - especially from <strong>Lake Ashi</strong> (above), and you can do a loop of the view on trains, buses, cable cars, and even a pirate boat (buy a <strong><a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5210.html" target="_blank">Hakone Free Pass</a></strong> to save money and time). There are also plenty of local sites and activities - both cultural and natural - to enjoy, and if you want to stay here for a night, book a tatami in a <em>ryokan</em>, a traditional Japanese inn.</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LakeAshi_and_MtFuji_Hakone.JPG" target="_blank">Uu7</a></em></span></p>
<p> </p></div>Kanazawa, Japan, its amazing sites and UNESCO-designated crafts scenehttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/kanazawa-castle-japan-asia-unesco-history-travel2023-06-15T17:16:33.000Z2023-06-15T17:16:33.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11873117680?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>A beautiful city (pop. 203,000), not much visited by foreigners, it's partly in the "<strong>Japanese Alps</strong>" and about an hour-40-minute drive away. Amid the trappings of a typical modern Japanese city lie various historic districts including those of samurai and geisha, as well as a stunning castle (pictured here), well-kept gardens (<strong>Kenroku-en</strong> is one of Japan's top three), fascinating museums, distinctive Kaga cuisine, and a splendid traditional arts-and-crafts scene (Kanazawa is recognized as a <strong>UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art</strong>).</p>
<p>Read more in Tripatini member <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p>
<p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kanazawa_Castle_20200820_04.jpg" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:8pt;"><br />先従隗始</span></a></p>
<p> </p></div>Nara is a city of UNESCO World Heritage temples and historyhttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/toja-ji-temple-nara-japan-buddhism-unesco-world-heritage-sites2023-06-15T17:14:26.000Z2023-06-15T17:14:26.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11872973465?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>As Japan’s first permanent capital before Kyoto, in the 8th century, Nara (pop. around 367,000) and its surrounding prefecture are home to the country's single largest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In what's considered the birthplace of modern Japanese culture, its highlights include the atmospheric old quarter <strong>Imaicho</strong>; Nara Park with its temples and tame deer; and numerous historical temples and shrines. One of them you should definitely pay a visit to is <strong>Todai-ji</strong> (pictured here), dating back to the mid-8th centurcity's founding era and which among other things houses a 15-meter-tall (49-foot) gold and bronze statue of the Buddha.Another, <strong>Horyu-ji</strong>, is home to the world's oldest surviving wooden structure.<br /><br />Read more in Tripatini contributor <a href="https://tripatini.com/members/RahulTiwari">Rahul Tiwar</a>'s post <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/japan-destinations-travel-tourism-attractions" target="_blank">6 Enchanting Destinations Not to Miss in Japan</a>. .</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:8pt;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T%C5%8Ddai-ji_Kon-d%C5%8D.jpg" target="_blank">Wiiii</a></span></p></div>Japan's second city (and foodie capital) Osakahttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/japan-osaka-skyline-and-castle2022-07-07T19:31:00.000Z2022-07-07T19:31:00.000ZIberia Airlineshttps://tripatini.com/members/IberiaAirlines<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10628911669?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><strong>Japan</strong>‘s second largest metropolis (pop. 2.7 million, metro area 12 million) isn’t usually high on the list of most visitors. But those interested in exploring the country’s exciting urban culture should definitely put it on theirs, especially if they’re foodies, because the Big O is known among Japanese as “the nation’s kitchen”. Two and a half hours southeast of <a href="https://megustavolar.iberia.com/2017/02/tokyo-japan-iberia-mayors/" target="_blank"><strong>Tokyo</strong></a> by bullet train, in <strong>Honshu</strong> island’s south-central <strong>Kansai</strong> region (considered the historical heart of Japan), Osaka lies on fertile plains with mild winters and hot/humid summers that were being farmed for rice as far back as the 3rd century BCE, and as early as the 4th century CE this port town had developed into a hub for western Japan. And in the succeeding centuries it only became more important, growing into the country’s economic powerhouse, with a large portion of its population belonging to the merchant class. And it’s pretty much retained that status to this day, with locals being a bit more freewheeling and less conservative than the run-of-the-mill Japanese.</p><p>Read more about it <a href="https://love2fly.iberia.com/2019/05/06/osaka-kansai-japan/" target="_blank">in our post here</a>.</p><p> </p><h6><em><a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/osaka-japan-cityscape-gm1007812030-271896950" target="_blank">(Sean Pavone)</a></em></h6><p><br /><br /></p></div>Ritual at Shinto shrine in Kawagoe north of Tokyohttps://tripatini.com/group/japan/photos/japan-kawagoe-shinto-temple-ritual2022-07-07T19:14:58.000Z2022-07-07T19:14:58.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10628845298?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Chinowa Kaguri is an annual ritual held the first week of every July in this small city - dubbed "Little Edo" - about a half hour north of Tokyo. Read more about summer in Kawagoe in <a href="https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/kawagoe-japan" target="_blank">member Marian Goldberg's recent post</a>.</p></div>