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On a sunny cool spring morning on April 9, an age-old tradition took place in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture again after six years. (Locals, however, will tell you it happens every seven years…

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To celebrate spring this year we brought back our annual cherry blossom photo competition, which primarily took place on our Instagram. We received over 1,000 entries through our hashtag #twcherryblossom, showcasing an…

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Sakura season may be over for another year in the Kanto region, but there’s still an opportunity to enjoy the precious little pink flowers in the north of the country. They are, of…

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List of 7: Recommended Japanese Flower Parks This Spring

By Matthew Hernon

Tokyo BTM is a YouTube channel that focuses on LGBTQ+ culture in Tokyo and beyond. Andrew Pugsley, from Canada, and Meng Delvey, who hails from mainland China, are behind this increasingly popular…

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In Japan, a country that measures its seasons by its colorful nature, nothing says spring has sprung quite like a park full of bright blooms. From cherry blossoms to hydrangeas and morning…

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6 Day Trips from Tokyo: Spring 2022

By Kim Kahan

Great music, delicious Mexican food, Italian wine pairings and Tokyo galleries: there’s plenty of variety in our event roundup this week. The weather forecast indicates quite a few cloudy days, but here…

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7 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: April 18–24

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There are plenty of places and things to do in Nakano and Koenji this coming holiday season that are bound to ignite our Christmas spirit. Whether that’s shopping the season sales at…

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What’s New in Nakano & Koenji This Month: December 2021

By Alexandra Ziminski

As the temperature starts to dip around Kamakura, we finally start to witness the city’s autumn colors, from yellow ginkgo leaves to vibrant red maple ones. As it is December though, many…

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What’s New in Kamakura This Month: December 2021

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What’s New in Chiba This Month: December 2021

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In the last month of 2021, Chiba is celebrating the holiday with some sparkly lights and winter flowers. Shops and restaurants bring out their Christmas specials, offering some great feasts that should…

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Ibaraki remains largely unexplored by travelers, despite being readily accessible from Tokyo and boasting a plethora of cultural and scenic charms. Tours are an easy way to optimize your trip, focus on…

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5 Ways To Discover Ibaraki Prefecture

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Despite being Japan’s third-largest city, it still feels like Osaka is somewhat overlooked as visitors head out of Tokyo along the so-called ‘Golden Route’ that takes them to Hakone, Kyoto and Hiroshima.…

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24 Hours in Osaka

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On the Right Track: Travel Kyushu by Train

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How Saraya Revolutionized Hand-washing in Japan

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The team behind Tokyo Weekender is proud to share the 2022 edition of Kyushu Weekender. Every year, we travel to Japan’s southwestern region to bring you travel inspiration revolving around Kyushu’s seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Kagoshima,…

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Kyushu Weekender: Dive Into Japan’s Southwestern Region

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Situated within the urban confines of Park Slope, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, lies J+B, an organization and cross-cultural creative hub which is home to Japanese artisanship in the form of art, crafts…

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J+B Brings Japanese Businesses to Brooklyn

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Feel Japan: Discover Miyazaki Prefecture [Event Report]

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Miyazaki Prefecture is known for its great weather, Pacific surf and a 250-mile coastline of lush forests and impressive geological features. Its location also has significant agricultural connotations. Clinging to Kyushu’s southern…

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A Gourmet Tour of Miyazaki Prefecture

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