Little Kyoto towns in Kyushu

There are a lot of places nicknamed "Little Kyoto" throughout Japan. They are so called because they convey the atmosphere of Ky...

Hina Matsuri: Brightening The Early Days of Spring

The history of Hina Matsuri can be traced back to the imperial court of the Heian Period, when a ceremony praying for the sound ...

2019 Cherry Blossom Forecast

The cherry blossom forecast for 2019 here in Japan for Kyushu, Shikoku, and Tokai regio...

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