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Hokkaido Map: Five Winter Festivals to Enjoy!
Hokkaido has many famous fuyu matsuri (winter festivals) featuring incredible snow sculptures and fun activities. Explore five unique events on the Hokkaido map that you won’t want to miss!
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What Is Soba? A Guide To Japanese Buckwheat Noodles
Soba noodles take a back seat to ramen as a Japanese culinary export, but they are hugely popular across Japan with many local variations.
February 17, 2022
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Japan’s Bamboo Shoots: Dishes, History & Symbolism
Called ‘takenoko’ in Japanese, bamboo shoots aren’t just for crafts or construction, but are one of many seasonal foods in Japan.
February 11, 2022
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Five Traditional Japanese Sweets to Enjoy in Spring
Spring’s bright colors feature prominently in Japanese sweets, with cherry blossom pink particularly popular during sakura season.
February 09, 2022
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What are Hina Dolls? A Guide to Japan’s Hinamatsuri
Otherwise known as Girls’ Day, or ‘Hina Matsuri’ in Japanese, the colorful festival Dolls’ Festival has been celebrated on March 3rd every year since the Heian Period (794-1192).
February 08, 2022
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A Guide to Japan’s Shinto Shrines & Temples
Coming to Japan also means coming to the world of Shinto. There are about 80,000 shrines dedicated to 8 million Shinto gods throughout the country of cherry blossoms.
February 07, 2022
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Valentine’s Day in Japan: What is Giri & Honmei Choco?
Valentine’s Day in Japan consists of two main treats: giri-choco for the colleagues, and honmei choco for the loved ones.
February 05, 2022
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