One of the things I love about Japan is that the seasons are celebrated and mark distinct times of the year. Spring is Sakura or cherry blossom season. A time when everyone comes out to celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom and picnic under the delicate, transitory petals. This is one of the most popular times…
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Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo’s popular green spaces with wide open areas, cycling tracks, grassy picnic areas and lakes. Yoyogi park was used for the military barracks for US officers during the allied occupation of Japan. It was later used as the Olympic village during the Tokyo Olympic games, before becoming the now very…
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In Autumn, Japan transforms into a magical show of colour as the trees turn from green to red and gold. The changing colours or koyo, make this an exquisite time of year to visit Japan. Come and join in the annual momijigari (red leaf hunting or leaf peeping). The kaleidoscope of colours are juxtaposed against…
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