Culture
Symbolic Colors in Japan
Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
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Culture
The Iconic Trees of Japan
Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese..
Culture
Shibazakura Festival
Spectacular flower beds made from tiny flowers called "Shibazakura" that could be seen in Hitsujiyama Park in the end of April -..
Culture
Bunkyo Azalea Festival
Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.
Planning
Saving a Trip to Fuji-san
Mt. Fuji is famous for being hard to see. But the longer you spend in the area, the more chances you have of see the mountain. The..
Planning
Another Good Plan for Fuji-san
Climbing Fuji-san can be easily combined with a good and informative vacation in the Fuji Five Lakes area with its great variety..
Activities
A New Plan for Fuji-san
After a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail...
Culture
My Special Moments
The blog is dedicated to my personal feelings from experiencing traditional Japanese icons such as sakura and other blooming flowers,..
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Activities
Moominvalley and Umbrella
This year, Metsa have two umbrella skies. The summer event is a free event. However, this year, there is a spring version too but..
Culture
Rose Garden Spring Festival
Information for the 2021 Spring Festival, a flower festival, at Keisei Rose Garden. Keisei Rose Garden has approximately 10,000..
Culture
Ina Rose Festival
Inamachi or Ina town is known as "rose town". It is one of the most famous places for roses in Saitama Prefecture. The annual rose..
Culture
Higashikurume City - Museums & Galleries
Sleiman AziziHigashikurume City has one lone museum space - the Higashikurume City Folk Museum Room, located on the 2nd floor of City Hall and..