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The Highlights of Spring in Japan
The spring season in Japan is perhaps the most celebrated. With Golden Week on the horizon, delicious Japanese spring fo
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The Village House Mascot: Who is Ville-Jiro-Kun?
A mascot is born! Introducing our Village House mascot; Ville-Jiro-kun. Ville-Jiro-kun is a smart and friendly owl, here
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Hiking Spots in Nagano
Nagano prefecture is known as the ‘roof of Japan’, with endless mountain ranges, sometimes reaching heights of 3000 mete
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Top 6 Wisteria Spots in Japan
If you’ve caught flower fever after this spectacular sakura season, don’t worry – Wisteria season is just around t
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Best Parks and National Parks in Hokkaido
Spring in Hokkaido starts a little later than in the rest of Japan, while cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo and
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Top Cherry Blossom Spots in Hiroshima
Sakura season is upon us! For many, this means that it’s finally time to get outside and get some vitamin D after stayin
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Sakura Snacks and Spring Themed Food in Japan
One of the many things Japan truly knows how to do well is the celebration of the seasons. Seasons are so important here
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Local Area Guide: Hyogo
Kansai is one of the most popular areas in Japan, and for good reason. You have perhaps the most visited city in Japan,
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Local Area Guide: Saitama
Saitama prefecture is located in the Honshu region of Japan and makes up part of the greater Tokyo area. With many popul
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Where to Buy International Food in Japan
With the festive season in full swing, now is a time when a lot of people living abroad in Japan find themselves craving
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A Guide to Valentine’s Day in Japan
St. Valentine Around the World The celebration of St Valentine was originally from a Christian feast and celebration of
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Local Area Guide: Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi prefecture can be found in the Chugoku region of Japan. Yamaguchi prefecture borders the great Kyushu Island o
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Popular Japanese Winter Foods
Nowhere does seasons better than Japan. Keep reading to discover the many types of Japanese winter food to make the seas
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Winter Festivals in Japan
Winter has some of the least known Japanese festivals. Keep reading to learn about some festivals that celebrate the bea
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Neighborhoods in Kita-Kyushu
Kita-Kyushu is the second largest city of both Fukuoka prefecture and the island of Kyushu. Kyushu island is made up of
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A Guide to Setsubun Festival in Japan
Japan is a country rich in culture, and with this culture comes plenty of Japanese traditions. Read today’s articl
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Moving to Japan: What Paperwork Do I Need to Do?
Living in Japan For many people all over the world, living in Japan is a lifelong dream. Why wouldn’t it be? The land of
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Neighborhoods in Osaka
Here’s our Osaka neighborhood guide! If you are moving to Osaka this may help you decide which are the best neighborhood
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5 Wild Mammals You May See in Rural Japan
Japanese animals Japanese wildlife might not be as famous as Japanese culture, but there are many beautiful wild animals
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Local Area Guide: Nagasaki
Here’s a Nagasaki Japan guide for anyone moving to Nagasaki, visiting, or living in Nagasaki. We’ll discuss traveling to