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Spring is, without a doubt, the most popular time of year in Japan. The weather is warming up, the flowers are starting to bloom, and pastel spring-themed snacks are making their way into cafes and convenience stores. It’s also the perfect time to sit under a cherry blossom tree, have a hanami picnic, and learn or brush up on some Japanese spring vocabulary. Here are some common Japanese spring vocabulary words you’ll see associated with...
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Learn Japanese
Spring is, without a doubt, the most popular time of year in Japan. The weather is warming up, the flowers are starting to bloom, and pastel spring-themed snacks are making their way into cafes and...
Only in Japan
Updated March 2026 Japan is famous for its stunning cherry blossom season, or sakura(桜) season, during spring. Each year, from late March to early May, the country is awash with pink and white petals, drawing...
Life in Japan
Updated February 2026 Depending on where you live in the world you may or may not be familiar with the seasonal sniffles of hay fever, but hay fever in Japan is very common and particularly...
Japanese Culture
When most people picture Japan in bloom, they picture sakura — those pale pink clouds of cherry blossoms that flood every social media feed each spring. And yes, sakura season is every bit as magical...
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A student visa is one of the most rewarding ways to spend time in Japan. It opens doors that other visa types simply don’t: the ability to work part time, access to the national health...
Food & Drink
If you’ve ever celebrated Valentine’s Day in Japan, you already know that it’s a bit different from what you might be used to back home. For starters, February 14th is all about women giving chocolate...
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