Monthly Archives: March 2018

Easter Weekend

Main religion in Japan is dominated by Shinto and Buddhism. Christian and other religion are still minor but it exists. Japan has been receptive western culture and events – Christmas, Valentines’ day and more!  Not so many Japanese people knew … Continue reading

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Sakura Festival in Kinugasayama-Park

Sakura Festival starts on March 29th until April 9th at Kinugasayama-Park.  Sakura trees are lit up between 6 pm and 8 pm This park is the one of the best 100 sakura spots in Japan. There are 2000 cherry blossom trees in … Continue reading

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Kitakurihama Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Season! Please enjoy the cherry blossoms of Negishi Park! On the final days of April 7th and 8th, a festival will have including music, dance performances, food stalls and more! When : March 31st (Sat) – April 8th … Continue reading

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Beautiful Japanese Words That Don’t Exist In English

Some Japanese words can’t be translated exactly to English words or don’t exist in English. However Japanese people use these phrases for regular basis. ITADAKIMASU – “Itadakimasu” means “I will have this.” It is used before eating any food to … Continue reading

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Kamakura – Sakura information

There are a lot beautiful site for viewing Sakura – cherry blossom in Kamakura. Here is the sakura blooming prediction: Begin to Bloom = March 25th 50% Bloom = March 29th Full Bloom = March 30th This year is earlier … Continue reading

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Yabusame Event on April 15th

Experience a part of the Samurai warrior culture and spirit by viewing yabusame(horseback archery) in Kamakura. On Sunday 15th of April, yabusame is presented at the dirt road crossing below the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. If you have committed to attending yabusame, plan to go … Continue reading

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Sakura begins to bloom at the Verny Park Yokosuka

It is very nice day today. Sakura (Cherry Blossom tree) begins to bloom at the Verny Park Yokosuka. It is about 30% bloom.

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Snowing in Yokosuka on Vernal Equinox Day!

Today is Vernal Equinox Day in Japan and it is national holiday. We expected its officially Spring season but it is snowing in Yokosuka! You can see snow in the mountain…

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Top 10 most popular spring vacation destinations in Japan

Finally we enjoy the balmy weather in Yokosuka and it is the best season for the travel. I introduce top 10 most popular destinations in Japan – for this spring season 2018. The following destinations are chosen by Japanese travel … Continue reading

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Cherry Blossom Calendar

It is Cherry-Blossom season in Japan. This calendar released on March 15th 2018. The 2018 cherry blossom (Sakura) season is expected to be a little earlier. The vest time to visit (full bloom) are expected around March 24th in Kanto … Continue reading

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