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Though cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the country boasts many viewing sites and festivals dedicated to the blooming season of the famed buds, there are other flowers worth a second look.

The bustle in the house only increases when we hear the five-minute warning. All of us are hastening to pack last minute items into our backpacks and ensuring we have enough but not too much.

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our home. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Ie Island.

When visiting Japan, there are several useful phrases you should probably know, as there may not be many Japanese people who speak English very fluently.

Naturally, different countries have different cultures! One of the things related to culture is the “toilet situation.” You may ask, “Isn’t a restroom always the same in every country?” What about it?

You may have seen these wooden plaques when visiting Shinto shrines around japan. These are decorated with drawings of the year’s zodiac sign or the temple’s symbol along with special Kanji characters.
These are called ema, which also means horse in Japanese. Ema are used to write prayers and ask for good luck in certain endeavors.