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 ...

Let’s Ski in Kyushu!

During winter in Kyushu, going on trips to the onsen (hot springs) is quite a common thing to do. The winter landscape is truly ...

Plum Blossom Season: Festivals and More!

Among the many flowers which bloom in Japan, one of the most loved is the ume or plum blossoms, whose appearanc...

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