Hanami: spring, sakura, and sake
Spring in Japan means sakura. And the arrival of sakura blossoms on the trees is a great excuse to get
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Life in Japan
Daily life in Japan. Sometimes normal, sometimes… not.
Nipponbashi Street Festa 2017: otaku Halloween
In Tokyo, Akihabara is otaku central. A ‘must-see’ for anime fans visiting Japan – assuming you check out the east
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White Day – making Japanese women wait a month for chocolate
It’s been a month since Valentine’s Day. The choco-mania in Japan isn’t over by a long shot. Get your tastebuds
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Exploring First Avenue Tokyo Station
Ah, Tokyo. It’s where most people arrive in (and leave) Japan. If you take a bullet train, your trip might
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