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Nagasaki Lantern Festival @ Nagasaki City, February 10th – February 24th 2013

Nagasaki’s historical ties with China are celebrated in this annual festival. 15,000 Chinese lanterns are placed throughout the city, shaped like Chinese historical figures, astrology symbols and more. Parades and performances from Chinese acrobats and lion dancers too! Nagasaki Lantern … Continue reading

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Huis Ten Bosch Grand Tulip Festival @ Huis Ten Bosch, March 17th – April 8th

About 300,000 tulips will be displayed for celebrating its 20th anniversary!! Other event attractions include rare tulip exhibition, flower market and more. Don’t miss this annual tulip festival!!! Venue: Huis Ten Bosch Period: March 17th (Sat.) – April 8th (Sun.) … Continue reading

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ONE PIECE Booth in Huis Ten Bosch, till September 30th

ONE PIECE is very popular Japanese animation and manga series about the adventures of pirates. There are new restaurant, shop and amusement attraction represent the world of ONE PIECE!! You can enjoy cruising on “Thousand Sunny” which is the pirate … Continue reading

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Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival @ Nagasaki, April 21st – 25th

Tall Ships are coming to the port of Nagasaki!! The port of the Edo period in Nagasaki is reproduced at this festival. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Dejima in Nagasaki was the only one place of direct trade and exchange … Continue reading

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki has mixed culture and its own history. About 2 hours by JR express train (about 4500yen for one way), 2 and a half hours by bus from Hakata (2500yen for one way). What to see Peace Park – About … Continue reading

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1 Day trip : Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival has been held every Autumn since 1634. It’s the festival of Suwa Shrine. Enjoy the Dances and powerful Dragon performance! Nagasaki has China town. You don’t have to worry about lunch or dinner there It’s  very easy … Continue reading

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