Hiroshima is famous worldwide as the site of the atomic bombing in 1945. People from all cultures often go here on day trips to go to monuments and witness the remnants of war. Additionally, those who are more familiar with Japanese culture would also go here […]
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Ibaraki, located northeast of Tokyo, is filled with abundant nature and is home to some famous Japanese staples, such as natto (fermented soybeans), chestnuts, and melons. Mostly known for its gardens, Ibaraki is blessed with fertile land and abundant waters that allows this prefecture to offer […]
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Chiba, the neighboring prefecture near Tokyo, is the home of untouched nature. It is filled with lush forests and serene mountains and is surrounded by pristine waters. With this incredible access to nature, one could tell that Chiba prides itself on their local fresh cuisine. In […]
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One word to describe the events happening this April is – rejuvenating. April is the month when the weather gets noticeably hotter, various flowers start to bloom, and life starts to spring up in various ways. With this, a lot of the occasions happening this month […]
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Tokyo is definitely one of the places with activities happening all around. Whether it be about food, religions, cultures, nature, or shopping, the huge metropolis offers endless options. That’s why in this list, we have compiled some of the most interesting and worthwhile events happening all […]
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History Hina Matsuri or Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3rd every year in Japan. It is said to originally come from China as momo no sekku (or peach blossom festival), one of the five seasonal celebrations every year. The way it is practiced now took […]
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February is the month with some of the coldest and driest weather. Despite that, in the traditional Japanese calendar, February marks the beginning of spring! Although skiing is a great activity to do, other events happening in Tokyo this month will make you enjoy the crisp […]
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As soon as the winter holiday time in December and January comes to an end, people across Japan and those who are in-the-know overseas start planning their travels to visit the best spots to see this gorgeous phenomenon. Cherry blossom viewing is one of the most […]
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