Ikegami Honmonji Temple
Oeshiki Festival is a Buddhist festival commemorating the anniversary of Saint Nichiren’s death. The festival held at Ikegami Honmonji Temple is the most prestigious as Saint Nichiren passed away at this temple. The highlight is the mando (10,000 light) in which about 3,000 people carry sacred lanterns decorated with cherry blossoms along the approximately two-kilometer route from Ikegami Station to the temple.
Sensoji Temple, Asakusa
At Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, most Japanese & foreigners that follows, stop at the huge bronze incense burner, in front of the Main Hall, to bathe their hands and faces in the smoke-it’s a charm to ward off illnesses-before climbing the stairs to offer their prayers.
Tokyo Banana leopard print
You can purchase “Leopard chocolate banana” custard cream Tokyo Banana from Tokyo Sky Tree. Not every Tokyo banana outlets sell all flavors so grab yours if you spot it at any one of their kiosks. Tokyo Banana Leopard print ones can only be purchased in Tokyo Sky Tree. It is such a popular product in Tokyo that makes a great souvenirs from Tokyo.
Duffy, Tokyo Disneysea
Duffy the Disney bear has quickly become such a popular and significant part of the Tokyo Disneysea parks that they can likewise be identified as a quintessential part of the Disney experience in Japan. While several shops in the park sell Duffy merchandise, Aunt Peg’s Village Store in Cape Cod is the Duffy-dedicated store. It is almost always packed, with merchandise flying off of the shelves. Come and join “Journeys with Duffy” in Tokyo Disneysea.
Mt Fuji 5th station
Warmest greetings for the day from the Mt Fuji 5th station. It is Autumn & you can see the trees along the trail had shown themselves in yellowish & burning red color.