Culture & History
Japan’s 100 Famous Castles: A Complete Stamp Rally Guide
In 2006, the Japan Castle Foundation (日本城郭協会) officially designated the "100 Famous Japanese Castles" (日本100名城) — a curated…
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Cherry Blossoms in Tohoku: Japan’s Last Sakura Season (April–May)
Tokyo's cherry blossom season concludes by mid-April. Kyoto's by mid-April as well. For the vast majority of international…
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Culture & History
Aomori Nebuta Festival: The Giant Lantern Float Parade That Lights Up August
On the evenings of August 2nd through 7th each year, the streets of Aomori City (青森市) are taken…
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Culture & History
Princess Mononoke Real Forest | Yakushima & Shirakami
Ghibli Real Locations · Princess Mononoke Princess Mononoke: Where the ForestSpirit’s Forest Actually Exists Yakushima’s Moss Forest ·…
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