Best places to see cherry blossom in Japan
This blog post will discuss when, and in particular where to see cherry blossoms in Japan. When is the best time to see cherry blossom in Japan? This is the
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Japan Cherry Blossom Tours
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Japan's Cherry Blossom tours. As the delicate pink flowers bloom across the country, they create a picturesque landscape, making it the best time of
Children’s day in Japan
Children’s Day and Golden Week in Japan Japan has a quite few national holidays in May and one of them is Children’s Day (KODOMONO HI ), celebrated on 5th of
Valentine’s Day in Japan
What is Valentine’s Day in Japan like? Is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Japan? Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14th around the world and generally people exchange candy, flowers and gifts
Winter in Hokkaido and Sapporo snow festival
If you are thinking about a winter trip to Japan, we highly recommend you include Hokkaido where you can have the best snow and winter experience! Hokkaido is the northern
Hanami and Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Needless to say, Sakura (cherry blossoms) would be the biggest attraction during spring in Japan for many people. The cherry blossoms usually start fully blooming in the southern part of Japan around
Hinamatsuri (Japanese Girls Festival)
What is Hinamatsuri (Japanese girls festival)? In Japan, every year on the 3rd of March we celebrate Hinamatsuri. It is a celebration of girls, and some say this Japanese traditional
Setsubun in Japan
Setsubun “節分” is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan (This year it was 2nd February). On this day, we throw soybeans to Oni
Takayama Festival
The Takayama Spring Festival starts mid-April and runs for two days. The centuries old Takayama festival apparently started in the 17th century. There is little documented history about the start of the event,