Shirakawago: A Village Straight-out from Folktale

UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawago is a historical village located in Gifu Prefecture. It is an area renowned for its preservation of rare straw huts called Gassho Zukuri. Aside from that, the pan...

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The Captivating Gardens of Japan

Japanese gardens are a traditional form of art by itself. Through Japanese gardens, we can learn about Japan’s interesting and unique history, religion, and understand their core beliefs. Learn ...

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Beautiful and Unique Japanese Flowers

Do you know the most popular and lovely flowers in Japan? The country is well-known for its cherry blossoms, the national flower, but there’s so many more! Japan has a lot of beautiful, unique f...

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Sapporo Snow Festival: A Magical Winter Experience

The famous Sapporo Snow Festival or Yuki Matsuri, is held annually during the coldest season of Japan. The event is held in three different locations and highlights various activities from day to nigh...

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Understanding the Tumultuous Typhoons in Japan

When visiting Japan, it is important to check the weather beforehand to minimize risks of encountering a disaster. Let’s learn about Japan’s climates, typhoons, and what to do in the event...

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The Weather Forecast of Japan Across Seasons and Cities

Japan’s climate is summarized into four seasons, with conditions distinctive on each side of the country - whether it be up north in Hokkaido or down south in Okinawa, or on the Pacific side or ...

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Understanding Tokyo Weather: Tokyo’s Tenki

Checking the weather is a must for most people before proceeding with their daily activities. People living and traveling in Tokyo are no exception. Here is a short explanation about weather and how t...

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A Guide to Spring in Japan and Things to Do

Many travelers visit Japan during spring simply because of the various activities and sceneries. Spring events, seasonal fruits, or the simple traveling convenience, Japan is especially accommodating ...

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Rewarding and Exciting Work at Ski Resorts in Japan

Snowy regions in Japan are famous for their ski resorts, and for a good reason! Japan is known for having some of the best snow in the world. Thus, jobs at Japanese ski resorts are popular because of ...

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Autumn in Japan: Famous Festivals and Momijigari

Japan's autumn is best known for the beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange found in the leaves. The foliage of the autumn trees, along with the comfortable weather, make it a fantastic time ...

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