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January 1st might be when the calendar flips, but in Japan, the real sense of a fresh start arrives in April, right alongside the cherry blossoms. Both the school year and fiscal year begins. Thousands of new graduates put on suits for the first time and walk into their first day of work. Moving trucks are booked out weeks in advance as people relocate for new schools, new jobs, and new chapters in life. If...
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Life in Japan
January 1st might be when the calendar flips, but in Japan, the real sense of a fresh start arrives in April, right alongside the cherry blossoms. Both the school year and fiscal year begins. Thousands...
Life in Japan
Updated March 2026 You’ve arrived in Japan, you’ve moved into your new home, you’re starting to make friends but you’ve got one more, rather large hurdle to face: a trip to the ward office in...
Japanese Culture
When you think about spring in Japan, surely the first thing that springs to mind (no pun intended) is the cherry blossoms that draw large crowds of locals and tourists alike. The tradition of hanami...
Life in Japan
Spring break is different in Japan. While people back home might be heading to the beach, you’re sitting in one of the most seasonally alive countries on the planet during arguably its best few weeks...
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...
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