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Halloween Photo Of The Day – Japanese Jack Sparrow
“Cosplay”, short for Costume Play, is not just big in Japan, it’s HUGE! Â I was traveling through Hakata/Fukoka in Japan when I heard about this festival and knew I had to go. Â What photographer could resist a variety of kids in costume hamming it up for the cameras. Â There were really only about 30 participants, […]
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When is the best time to travel?
You’ve always dreamed of going to Egypt, your family tree has roots in Germany and the Czech Republic, and you hear the best beaches are in Thailand. You’ve got an idea of where you want to go on your trip, but when is the best time to travel? Given complete flexibility and unlimited time, when […]
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Onbashira – A dangerous log ride takes center stage during a Japanese festival
There are some pretty outrageous festivals around the world. While huge music and party-type festivals come to mind, when it comes to cultural festivals, you can’t beat the Japanese. Japan has a considerable variety of festivals that take place all over the country and range from the Sapporo Snow Festival to the Hounen Penis Festival. Any flashpacker looking for a unique experience in Japan during the years of the Monkey or the Tiger should go to the Lake Suwa area (about 3 hours north of Tokyo) and take part in the Onbashira festival.