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Go Strawberry Picking in Asuka

Asuka Village in the Nara region of Japan is a place to experience the quiet of the Japanese countryside, but if you want some more active days in the area, it’s possible to go strawberry picking. The Strawberry Farm Haru grows nothing but plump, sweet, and delicious Asuka Ruby strawberries. You are invited to pick for one hour, and you can eat as many strawberries as you want during that time, so make sure not to have a heavy lunch beforehand.

Join in the Gion Matsuri Celebrations

Gion Matsuri is an annual festival that takes place across the entire month of July in Kyoto, and it is one of the most beloved festivals in all of Japan. The highlight of the festival is the absolutely huge selection of floats that depict scenes from Chinese and Japanese mythological history. These floats can sometimes be two storeys in height so they really dominate the whole city. Throughout the month, there are many parades, and you will hear music all over the streets all day.

Explore Traditional Japanese Dance at Awa Odori

Interested in Japanese dance? Then there is one festival that needs to be right at the top of your Japan “to-do” list, and that’s Awa Odori. This is the largest dance festival in all of Japan, and it attracts around 1.3 million tourists each and every year. It takes place in Tokushima, and groups of choreographed dancers and musicians will parade through the streets in the middle of August. One of the most impressive dances of the festival is the kite dance, which involves lots of dramatic kicks and somersaults.

Indulge in Japanese Comfort Food: Katsu Curry

When you think of countries in the world where you might want to enjoy a piping hot curry, India or Thailand might be top of your list. While Japan might not be as appreciated in the curry stakes, there is still some delicious curry to be had. You might think that Indian Buddhists brought curry to Japan, but actually, it’s a much more recent Japanese dish, and it was brought to Japan by the British following the Second World War. Katsu Curry typically includes succulent breaded chicken and root vegetables in a rich curry sauce. The best place to stop for a heaping bowl of the stuff is Imakatsu in Tokyo.

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