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2024 Cherry Blossom Forecast

The cherry blossoms are again expected to open ahead of their average schedule in 2024.

An Akita odyssey

Cuisine, history and winter landscapes on a 4-day tour of Akita Prefecture

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Kanazawa a month after the earthquake

A 2-day rural getaway in Ena City

A rural gem on the historic Nakasendo highway

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Bullet train network to be expanded on March 16

Hokuriku Shinkansen extension from Kanazawa to Tsuruga

Ainu Cultural Tours at Lake Akan in Hokkaido

Get in touch with the spirit and wisdom of the Ainu people

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New retail and hotel facility opened at Tokyo Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3

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See the Sights of Tokyo and Mt. Fuji from Shibuya

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Newest addition to our guide: Tsuruga

To be connected to the shinkansen this March

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Immerse Yourself in Art and History: Unveiling Tokyo’s Museum at the Imperial Palace

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Undiscovered Tochigi - Beyond Nikko on a 2-day trip from Tokyo