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Indoors in Spring: Virtual Hanami in the Time of COVID-19
Each year, the sight of cherry blossoms in riotous profusion signals the arrival of spring in Japan. Normally, [&hel
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These Japanese Castles are Best for Sakura Viewing
Japan’s castles are very popular for both inbound and outbound travelers as a source of relics of the past […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders] Enjoy the Summer Cheer with Multicolored Nebuta Lanterns!
This is the season to be jolly! In Japan’s case, that means the season of summer festivals with delicious […]
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2019 Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide
With the slight chill which has come following the full bloom on April 7, the cherry blossom season […]
Special Reports
Government Panel Warns: Great Earthquake Possible in Tohoku Region Within 30 Years
The government’s Earthquake Research Committee released a new long-term evaluation of the likelihood of future seismic
Travel
2019 Cherry Blossoms Forecast: From Kyushu to Hokkaido
Despite the blistering cold at this time of year in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological News Agency has released [&helli
Culture
Traditional Nebuta Lanterns Suspended Over Water Look Like a Ghostly Apparition
One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in Augus
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Sakura 2018: Where to Catch the Last Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossom season may be coming to a sudden end. However, while the blooms appeared in most parts […]
Culture
Furusato Matsuri: An Annual Event or Large Scale Izakaya?
Galileo Ferrari – Tokyo The 10-day Furusato Matsuri event held in Tokyo Dome every year is an […]