Seasonal Guides
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: A Week-by-Week Guide to Peak Bloom by Region
Sakura zensen (桜前線 / "cherry blossom front") is the term the Japan Meteorological Corporation uses to describe the…
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Experiences
Diving in Okinawa: The Best Coral Reefs, Blue Caves & Hammerhead Sharks
The waters surrounding the Okinawa island chain — where the warm Kuroshio Current (黒潮 / Japan Current) flows…
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Destinations
Amami Oshima: The Subtropical Island Between Okinawa & Kyushu
Amami Oshima (奄美大島) occupies an unusual geographic and cultural position: it sits approximately halfway between Kyushu and Okinawa,…
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