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Japan´s cherry blossom season 2026: best spots and tips

Cherry blossom season in the Land of the Rising Sun, known as sakura, is one of the most magical natural events in the world. Every spring millions of cherry trees burst into delicate pink and white blooms, transforming the landscape into a dreamlike wonderland. If you're planning a this year to witness this fleeting beauty, you're in for an unforgettable experience. In this detailed guide, we'll cover the best viewing times, top locations, hanami traditions, practical tips, and how to book…

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8 of Tokyo´s best Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants

Azabu Kadowaki These days it´s no surprise to anyone that Japan´s capital is also one of the world´s greatest dining capitals. By some counts there are a staggering around 160,000 restaurants, ranging from casual hole-in-the-wall eateries to fine Michelin-starred temples of gourmet excellence (of which, by the way, there are more than any other city in the world - an impressive 135), and covering the entire gamut of world cuisines. And since you probably didn´t travel all the way here to eat…

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Experiencing Tokyo: Top 10 Musts and 8 Helpful Tips

Benh LIEU SONG Japan´s vibrant capital and largest city (its metropolitan area with a mind-bending population of 37 million) blends futuristic innovation with pockets of traditional charm, its streets filled with a variety of allures including historical landmarks, culinary and cultural delights, world-class shopping, amazing entertainment, and of course cutting-edge technology. It´s a truly extraordinary and unique experience for the visitor. read post

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While hiking in Japan, exploring the the heart and soul (and tushes!) of a most singular country

Peter Van Bossche; other photos by Fyllis Hockman unless otherwise noted How often do a toilet and a tea ceremony form perfect metaphors for the culture of a country? But so it is in the Land of the Rising Sun. The toilet falls into the realm of delightful personal discoveries. First a warm toilet seat along with musical options with a variety of buttons that cleaned more areas with water spray than I have nether-region body parts, a portion of the large bathroom mirror that remained…

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Sam Scribe September 10, 2010 at 6:41pm

ANA is launching a discount airline that will offer Japan low-priced domestic and international routes, and even JAL is considering the same thing. Great if you're flying from Beijing or Seoul, but would you book seats on a discount airline on a long or overnight flight to Japan?
Tony Tien Huynh August 28, 2010 at 2:47pm

HI.
www.indochinas.com for Asia tours.
Allie McCoy August 2, 2010 at 4:30pm

I do not approve of bullfighting, but I just read about Japanese bullfighting, which is very different. I did not know about this. The Japanese bullfights have no toreador and two bulls at a time, who push and butt each other for a few minutes. Then the match is stopped, the judges decide who won, and the contestants return to the pasture alive and well. This is all new to me.
Ed Wetschler June 24, 2010 at 5:10pm

Bloomberg News reports that of all the people in the Group of Seven, the Japanese take the fewest vacation days, and the Frenchwork take the most.

Not only do Japanese employers offer the fewest vacation days (on average, 16.5), but the employees only take 9.5 of those days, while French employees take off 34.5 of 37.5 days.

According to Maurizio Del Conte, a labor professor at Bocconi University in Milan, “The Japanese are work-addicted, they’re like fish out of water when on holiday." Is this because of today's economic environment, or is it another manifestation of the ganbare ethos?

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Ed Wetschler May 10, 2010 at 4:55am

As I learned when I was facing a sea monster in my chopsticks, your staff is right.
Linda Beltran May 10, 2010 at 4:10am

My staff says it means, "Please do your best."
David Paul Appell May 10, 2010 at 3:50am

What do the Japanese mean by "ganbatte!" Find out this week on our blog.

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Sarah Harris January 25, 2010 at 6:48pm

For the best outdoor adventures in Japan check out:

http://www.canyons.jp/index_E.html
David Paul Appell December 10, 2009 at 5:10pm

This week's Top Tune From Around the World is "Hero," from a Tokyo trio called Funky Monkey Babys. (After this week, check it out in our Music archive.)
Nepaltrekkingguide September 18, 2009 at 6:23am

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