One of the city’s best art museums just got better with a special springtime sakura upgrade.
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Hanami season began today in the capital, giving us a better idea of when to expect the glorious full bloom period.
People in Japan cast their vote for their favourite hanami spot and the places where they most want to see sakura before they die.
Gourmet chocolatier is selling its mouthwatering sakura/matcha combo where ordinary people go to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Brand new menu offers a variety of sakura-inspired drinks and meals for vegan and vegetarian diners.
Tokyo is still waiting for its sakura to start blooming, but Hirosaki Castle, in the frozen north, is already beautifully pink.
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Yoshinoya’s new ramen doesn’t smell like it tastes【Taste test】
Meet the real Revolver Ocelot and check out his awesome Metal Gear cosplay/gunplay 【Videos】
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
New Pompompurin Cafe opens with exclusive Japanese dishes modeled after the Sanrio star 【Pics】
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New Japanese KitKat flavour lets you eat a zunda milkshake
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