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What Is Golden Week? | Dates And Travel Information

At the end of April and beginning of May, Japan celebrates four holidays within one week. The week at large is called Golden Week and most of Japan will be enjoying a well deserved holiday.
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals: Everything You Need To Know While Traveling For Hanami

Japanese tradition of cherry blossom festival hanami is a celebration that is centuries old. It is held throughout Japan and in many other places around the world.
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Halloween In Japan: Costumes, Parties, & Travel Tips

Halloween, is a relatively new holiday in Japan, but it is becoming increasingly popular. For fans of anime, cosplay, and manga culture, this holiday is a great time to show off costumes.
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Japan In Autumn

If strolling through a Japanese garden surrounded by leaves of burnished gold, red and yellow sounds like your idea of heaven - read on.
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Visiting Japan To View The Sakura In 2020

We have compiled everything you need to know to view the cherry blossom in Japan. Including the best dates to go based on the Sakura forecast for 2020
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Top 5 Autumn Foliage Viewing Spots By Jr Pass

Autumn, brings a similarly awe-inspiring beauty to the landscape of Japan with bewitching shades of red, orange, yellow and every shade in between.
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Visit Kamakura With The Japan Rail Pass

Kamakura was the old capital of Japan in the 12th century As a result, Kamakura is famous for its temples, shrines and of course the Big Buddha.
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Winter Illuminations In Japan That You Can’t Miss

Winter in Japan is something special, all across the country, there are illuminations and light-ups.
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Traveling In Japan Around The Holiday Period What You Need To Know

Traveling around Japan during Christmas and or New Year? Japan is amazing during the holiday period but it can be really busy! Here’s what to expect.
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Visit Miyajima With The Jr Pass

Miyajima is a small island in the bay of Hiroshima. Famous for the massive iconic Torii gate rising out of the sea.

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