Our "special edition" pieces introduce you to interesting destinations and happenings in Japan. You'll learn about their history, what makes them unique, and how to get there.
Around Tokyo
Yokohama Chinatown Spring Festival 2012 (Kanagawa)
This is an annual traditional event to celebrate the 'SPRING FESTIVAL' or Chinese New Year, according to the Lunar Calendar. Traditional cultural performances are featured during the event, including lion dances, dragon dances, other dance performances and acrobatic performances, etc. YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN bustles even more gaily than usual, with the glow from the illumination of spring festival lanterns.
●Yokohama Chinatown Spring Festival 2012
Best time : January 23 - February 6
Address : Yamashita-cho Naka-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa
URL : http://www.chinatown.or.jp/e/
Other cities
Sapporo Snow Festival (Hokkaido)
The SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL enters its 63rd year this year. More than 250 gigantic snow statues and ice sculptures await the perusal of visitors to the festival. The festival takes place at a number of sites, each offering visitors a different exciting experience. Impressive snow and ice sculptures of gigantic proportions line 'ODORI PARK', in addition to the hands-on fun to be had at the 'TSUDOMU SITE' (SAPPORO COMMUNITY DOME) and the magical world of ice at the 'SUSUKINO SITE'.
●Sapporo Snow Festival
Best time : February 6 - 12
Address : Odori Chuo-ku Sapporo-shi Hokkaido
URL : http://www.snowfes.com/
Access here for information on other spots offering night views!
http://www.k-yakei.com/english.html
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