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Visitors to Japan often seek to experience as many traditional aspects of the culture as possible. A hike through a

Sapporo Snow Festival: Snow Sculptures

The Sapporo Snow Festival stands as the crown jewel of Hokkaido’s cultural celebrations. Each winter, the enchanting sight of intricately

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is not only believed to

Of course, cherry blossoms are always a favorite in Japan, but plum blossoms, or ume, are some of the very

The sight of the soft pale pink of the petals both calms and excites those who walk under their branches.

Dating back to the Sengoku Period, Yamato Koriyama Castle ihas been able to preserve many of its moats and trenches,

Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan, but compared to large cities, Osaka only has a few parks

Kyoto offers many places to view the cherry blossoms, but the Philosopher’s Path is one of the city’s most iconic.