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Escape the urban sprawl by taking a tour on “Japan’s last clear stream” that will leave you clearly in tune with nature.
New system allows you to travel with just a credit card on more than 50 lines in and around the capital, but with one major holdout.
Traumatic event becomes a heartwarming one, thanks to the work of both driver and passengers.
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Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer.
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Three cities share the status of this year’s first sakura arrivals, with a fourth joining them one day later.
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