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Enjoy Summer of Eastern Japan with JR EAST PASS

JR EAST PASS allows the traveler trouble-free movement around East Japan, whereas JAPAN RAIL PASS covers nationwide travel. Summer weather is relatively cool in Eastern Japan. Let's learn about JR-EAST PASS as well as other special features from JR-EAST! Come take a peak at the choices the JR-EAST PASS has in store for you.
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Washi -Japanese Paper-
Washi Japanese Paper

'Washi', also known as 'Wagami' is a wonderfully versatile long-lasting paper made in Japan using long-established techniques. 'Wa' (Japanese) combined with 'shi'(paper) is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape; 'washi' is the paper of choice for artisans, artists, architects, calligraphers and for the creation of paper screens and 'shoji'
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What's in Now?

Get to know what's new and what's hot in Japan before you go ! What can you see, experience and taste exclusively in Japan? Keep an eye out for these current and special treats while in Japan!
Hot items for this issue are Robo Catcher, akibanana.com, Tomate/Vegete, Suzuki Palette, Tokyo Character Street, Bandai Mugen Edamame, Nissin Milk Seafood Noodle and a social phenominon about Sotoasa-zoku.

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- infomapJAPAN vol.11 (Summer 2008) has been updated!
This issue's special features Enjoy Summer of East Japan with JR-EAST PASS. Introducing the JR-EAST PASS, the convenient and exciting way to explore the cooler-weathered, eastern Japan. Come take a peak at three travel choices the JR-EAST PASS has for you. Also, we introduce beautiful 'washi'(Japanese Paper)
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Date:2008/06/07

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This Month Events

- Nagara River UKAI
(May.11 - Oct.15)

- Miyajima Kangen-sai
(June 17 of Luner Calendar)

- Soma-no-maoi
(Jul.23 - Jul.25)

- Nachi Himatsuri
(Jul.14)

- Hakata Gion Yamakasa
(Jul.01 - Jul.15)

- Tenjin Matsuri
(Jul.24 - Jul.25)

- Gion Matsuri
(Jul.01 - Jul.31)

- Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival
(Jul.27)

- Abare Matsuri
(Jul.6)

- Sumida-gawa Fireworks Festival
(Last Sat. of July)

- Gujo-odori
(from mid-July to the beginning of September)