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With sakura in bloom, a trio of dancing Pokémon give us a moment of beauty, something to smile about, and a Japanese language lesson.
New cherry blossom dessert takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime sweet.
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Swiss chocolatier’s Japan branches keep the pedal/petal to the metal for sakura sweets season.
Sakura storm into Muji’s sweets section, and we are powerless to resist this delicious dozen.
Cherry blossoms bloom across sweets, drinks, mugs, and leather accessories this hanami season.
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