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Make plans now! Japan announces 2025 cherry blossom forecast!

To cheer us up a little and give us something warm to look forward to, Japan’s Weathernews meteorological agency has released the cherry blossom bloom predictions for 2025.

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Winter in Japan: Top Niseko ski resorts in Hokkaido

Niseko is a world-famous ski resort deep in Japan’s northernmost prefecture Hokkaido. The Niseko resort area is about a two-hour bus ride from Japan’s 5th largest city of Sapporo.

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Hot springs in Japan: 10 best onsen towns near Tokyo

Hot springs near Tokyo offer the perfect retreat to warm up during the cooler months, as Japan boasts an array of such soothing destinations.

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Taste of Japan: 'Maid Cafe in Akihabara not anime fantasy I imagined'

In the anime otaku geek world, the legendary “maid café” is a dream for those visiting Japan for the first time. The maid café is well known in the anime world as a popular dining facility in different genres of anime and manga.


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Exploring Japan: Stress-free shut-eye with a view at Tokyo’s Innovation City hotel

With the rise of technology, so is the ease of completing tasks that can sometimes be intimidating or complicated. One such task is checking into a hotel overseas, but a hotel at Innovation City next to Haneda Airport aims to make that easier.

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Setsubun celebrates ‘change of seasons’ in Japan

For those of you venturing out in town on Feb. 2, be sure to watch out for flying beans and fleeing ogres.


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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: There’s no place like Nikko

Nikko is a great getaway for natural beauty, history, hot springs and entertainment.

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Pick me, pick me: Flying Strawberries Tokyo lets you pick your berries and eat them, too!

For many people, the winter season means snow, skiing, hot cocoa and other cold-weather activities. For me, it means time to enjoy some of Japan’s delicious strawberries.

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The Whales of August: Movie-inspired custom cocktails in Shibuya, Tokyo

If you’re ever in Shibuya and find yourself craving more than just a standard cocktail, The Whales of August is the kind of bar that turns an ordinary night into something extraordinary.

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Things to know before skiing in Japan

It’s that time of year that is held sacred to fans of outdoor sports—ski and snowboard season.

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VIDEO: Speakin' Japanese lesson: It’s very lively here!

Akihabara is one of the busiest districts in Tokyo, filled with countless electrical shops, unique cafes, game arcades and other subculture attractions.

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Enjoy Korean flavor at Macchan in Tokyo’s Seoul district

If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.

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VIDEO: Narcissus flowers blooming, heralding early signs of spring near Yokosuka NB

Though Japan’s mainland may be in the coldest time of year, it may be difficult to believe that flowers still bloom despite the chilly temperatures.

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