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February 27, 2009

Plum blossom is blooming in Dazaifu Tenmangu

Dazaifu Tenman-gū (太宰府天満宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is built over the grave of Sugawara no Michizane and is one of the main shrines dedicated to Tenjin, the deified form of Michizane.

The shrine is also known for its 167 varieties of 6,000 ume (Asian plum) trees. One tree, known as Tobiume, stands directly to the right of the honden. Legend has it that after Michizane left Kyoto in exile, he yearned so much for this tree that it was uprooted and brought to Dazadaifu Tenman-gū.

Date: February 27, 2009

February 10, 2009

Japanese Doll Festival at Hita!

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March 3rd is the day of the Dolls' Festival(Hina Matsuri) in Japan.
Hina Matsuri is one of Japanese traditional annual events and it is meant to wish the healthy growth of small girls.
In traditional way, we put the decorated Japense dolls, which have a pair of prince doll and princess doll as main characters, in their houses and celebrate the day.
Hita is very famous for the Japanese Doll Festival. There are about 20 different places where exhibit the dolls in Hita.

Date: February 15th- March 31st
Location: Hita City in Oita Prifecture
Transportation: Highway Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hita Bus Terminal (One way: 1,750yen Round: 3,150yen)
*If you have JR pass, you can take train!

There are 2 exhibition areas, one is "Mametamachi-area" and the other is"Kumamachi-area". Both areas are located about 15mins walking away from Hita Bus Terminal and JR Hita Station.
-Exhibition entrance fee: 300Yen～　
( some places are free of charge for the entrance. )
-Opening hour: Between 9:00 and 18:00 ( It depends on the places. )

Date: February 10, 2009