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...full story at Japan Now & Then

from Japan Now & Then on Sat, Aug 23 2008

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07 Jun 07 visit Mejiro gets a Baroque makeover  »  Japan Times
Forget its curious title and head to Tokyo's Mejiro district to catch a host of concerts featuring Baroque music running through June 24. The Mejiro Ba-Rock Music Festival 2007 is expected to attract... Read more . . .
22 May 08 visit Step back in time at Ba-rock Music Festival  »  Japan Times
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