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Shinrin-yoku (Forest bathing) is an act of seeing and touching for trees to seek spiritual healing. There are …

Sakura or the Cherry Blossom is a special flower. It represents spring and new beginnings. Yet, it also repres…

Every year on March 3rd, Japan celebrates Hinamatsuri or the Doll Festival. This is a special occasion set asi…

Ume or The Plum Blossom starts to bloom in late winter. It is among the first to bloom in the year and serves …

There are various symbols in Japan that have been considered for centuries as a catcher of luck and happiness,…

December is the beginning of winter in most of Japan. The days get shorter and colder while the people get bus…

The spectacular Koyo – Autumn Foliage is to the Japanese autumn what cherry blossoms are to spring. Amon…

The hot days are over. Summer is in the past. October is when Autumn starts to deepen. The weather gets milder…

Otsukimi or Harvest Moon Festival is a major festival celebrated across Japan on September 15. Otsukimi, liter…

August is the month of the extremes. It is when the summer reaches its peak with the highest temperature and h…