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Golden Week in Japan?

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Some suggestions for you

Photo by Takuma Kimura, from Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo by t.ohashi, from Flickr CC BY 2.0

Listen to the latest podcast where I speak with Japan Today editor Chris Betros, Kelly Wetherille, editor in chief for Savvy Tokyo, and Steve Kim, founder of the Cinco De Mayo Festival being held in Tokyo and Osaka to hear about some fun things to do during Golden Week. Here are some examples!

Sacred Heart Family Festival in Hiroo, Toyo
Japan’s biggest Fea Market at Makuhari Messe
A Runathon and Walkathon hosted by Tokyo English Life Line and details on how you can join the Savvy Tokyo team and prizes for participating.
FRÜHLINGSFEST at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama
OVO performed by the Cirque du Soleil
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Travel tips including Tokunoshima (http://www.savvytokyo.com/tokunoshima-where-turtles-swim-and-whales-sing/)
The Giant Kite Festival in Sagamihara
Cinco De Mayo in both Tokyo and Osaka

You can find out more here: https://soundcloud.com/japantoday/the-kong-show-with-suggestions-for-things-to-do-during-golden-week

Here's to hoping you have a wonderful week!

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