It’s like visiting Japan without the hassle and expense of a long trip across the Pacific.

You’ll discover scores of wonderful restaurants, sushi bars, and karaoke lounges • shops offering a fascinating array of merchandise from Japan--including art, antiques, kimonos, jewelry, books, gifts, toys, apparel, auto accessories, records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs • spas offering shiatsu, anma (Japanese full-body massage), and reflexology (a Japanese adaptation of foot massage developed by the British) • Japanese supermarkets packed with food products from Japan • displays of ikebana (traditional Japanese flower arrangements) • eight movie theatres and • two fine hotels--The Miyako Hotel and the Best Western Miyako Inn.

On many weekends -- particularly during the spring Cherry Blossom Festival and the summer months --you’ll see traditional Japanese music and dance performances, flower arranging demonstrations, martial arts presentations, and a variety of other cultural events.

In short, you’ll experience the color and customs of Japan right here in the heart of The City...just a mile from Union Square.
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