Japan tips
State of emergency: Golden Week in Japan
Every year from the end of April to the beginning of May, Japan turns into a country on the move because it's Golden Week! Golden Week is one of the longest and most popular vacation periods in the country. For many Japanese, it is a rare opportunity to escape the stress of everyday working life and spend a few days with family, friends or traveling.
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11 Apr 2025
Yuzu, mikan, kabosu, hassaku & co: Japan's citrus fruits - diverse and aromatic
The Japanese love citrus fruits in all their variations and flavors. Known as "kankitsu" in Japan, the country probably has the largest variety in the world. There are currently over 100 known varieties of citrus in Japan, and the different types of citrus are among the Japanese's favorite fruits.
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Sakura, sakura, sakura! The most beautiful season has begun in Japan!
Parks and riverbanks bathed in pink, white and pink: for the Japanese, there is hardly a more important time of year than the cherry blossom season. This is because the cherry blossom has a special significance in the country. They symbolize new beginnings, transience and beauty. The breathtaking natural spectacle begins in mid to late March on the southern main island of Kyushu. The trees on Shikoku blossom a little later, followed by the main island of Honshu with the large cities of Osaka and Tokyo.
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