A Pink Explosion: Hanami in Yokkaichi, Mie

In Yokkaichi prefecture, along the river side and small bridge ways, these trees which are bare the whole of winter would sprout out their little buds at the beginning of April which is a sign the time for celebration.

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Fazira Thufail

March 23, 2018

15 Things to Do in Toyama City

With some knowledge of the local dialect and the following guide, I am sure you will enjoy your stay at Toyama city. Any season is a great time–why not drop by for a visit?

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Grace

March 13, 2018

Kawazu Sakura Festival: Enjoy Cherry Blossom Earlier Than Everyone Else

Most people don’t know that you can enjoy hanami (flower viewing) in late February to early March if you visit the Izu Peninsula.

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Julie Gozali

March 2, 2018

5 Things To Do Before Skiing Or Snowboarding In Japan

So you're going to go skiing or snowboarding in Japan? Congratulations! You're going to have an amazing time.

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Luke Houghton

March 1, 2018

Enjoying the Four Seasons in Japan

Each prefecture in Japan may have their own uniqueness of how they enjoy each season, such as certain festivals in a particular prefecture, however, each season throughout the country promises joviality and exciting Japanese culture experiences travelers can't find anywhere else.

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Hicha Aquino

February 17, 2018

Winter Light-up Festival: A Travelers’ Town Made of Snow in Shizu

To enjoy winter properly, one must get into the snow. Literally. Here in Japan’s northeast, it’s been snowing since December, which means there is now enough accumulation (reaching over 5 meters) to start building things with snow.

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Jackie Imamura

February 14, 2018

First Time Skiing Experience at Ina Ski Resorts, Nagano

We made a plan to go for skiing for the first time in our lives. There are many ski resorts in Nagano prefecture and the one we choose to go was the famous Ina Ski Resorts.

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Bharath Bhagavan

February 8, 2018

The 69th Sapporo Snow Festival 2018: Best in Snow

The Sapporo Snow Festival manages to successfully bring together traditional and popular forms of Japanese culture, whilst also promoting stronger ties between international communities, never losing sight of the local Sapporo community at its core.

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Madeleine Donaldson

February 7, 2018

Demons, Dogs, and Fire: 3 Winter Festivals in Akita

Every February around the Lunar New Year there are three free winter festivals in Akita prefecture that will make you want to brave the cold for a chance to experience these unique Japanese traditions.

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Emily Schilb

February 6, 2018

5 Great Ski Resorts Easily Reached by Tokyo

So if you’re a fan of skiing, or snow in general, but don’t have the money or thermals for Hokkaido, then here are five great ski destinations that can be easily reached from Tokyo.

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Alfie Blincowe

January 11, 2018

5 Christmas Activities in Okinawa

If you love the season, but don't like the cold, the Ryukyu Islands invite to a mild but non-the-less eventful Christmas. Here are five things to do on Okinawa-honto this December.

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Annabell

December 8, 2017

Lake Kawaguchi Autumn Festival 2017: Viewing Momiji Corridor, Momiji Tunnel, and Mt. Fuji

This year the Lake Kawaguchi Autumn Festival runs from 1 – 23 November. Lake Kawaguchi, situated in Yamanashi west of Tokyo, is one of the best spots for viewing autumn leaves as the majestic Mt. Fuji acts as a stunning backdrop for the fall colors.

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Madeleine Donaldson

November 7, 2017

Come to the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, Where Hot Air Balloons Meet Japanese Festivities!

The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is on now and it's a great time to visit Saga! This year the weather doesn’t even feel like winter yet!

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Ana Verissimo

November 2, 2017

Tadao Ando: Endeavors in The Field of Honor

He is perhaps, one of, if not the most internationally acclaimed and most talked about Japanese architects in the world, with a red carpet of glittering awards and citations from all parts of the globe—Japan, U.S., Italy, France, and others.

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Alma Reyes

October 31, 2017

Karatsu Kunchi: Being Thankful For A Good Harvest and Wishing For Prosperity

The highlight of the festival are the huge floats, made using traditional materials and methods (like wood, washi paper, clay, lacquer and gilding) and each one has its own story. They range from colourful fish, to lions and dragons. At night they will have lanterns hanging from them...

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Ana Verissimo

October 27, 2017

Art of Eternity at the Yayoi Kusama Museum, Tokyo

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is holding an exhibition in Shinjuku, Tokyo October 1st to February 28th. Her prolific and award winning work has been praised as some of the best in the world.

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Alma Reyes

October 21, 2017

Halloween in Shibuya: A Night Like No Other

If you are in Tokyo during the Halloween week and want to experience the unique way Japanese celebrate Halloween, then you MUST NOT miss out the Halloween night at Shibuya.

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Vanessa Techapichetvanich

October 13, 2017

A Walking Tour of Downtown Yamagata

If you’re coming to Yamagata for the International Documentary Film Festival, to go skiing in winter, or cherry picking in early summer, most highlights of the city itself are within a 15-30 minute walking distance of Yamagata Station.

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Jackie Imamura

October 3, 2017