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Shinjuku Festival at Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo's Surprise Matsuri

Shinjuku Festival at Hanazono Shrine is the kind of Tokyo surprise that makes a day trip feel instantly more Japanese. One minute you're in the middle of neon, station crowds, and office towers, the next you're standing …

BY jpnerd Editorial MAY 28, 2026 Read story

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