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If you are interested in Japanese history or castles, you may already know that there are many castles around …

Twice a year, spring/summer and autumn/winter, CIRs (Coordinators for International Relations) visit places th…

According to the Cherry Blossom Forecast by Weather Map (3/2/2020), the 2020 cherry blossom season starts 3/20…

Japanese Garden Rankings by Sukiya Living  In December of 2019, the U.S. magazine Sukiya Living (The Journal o…

As we get closer to winter and it starts to get colder, staying indoors with friends and enjoying a nice hot p…

Yuushien Garden is known for its all-year-round blooming peonies, healthy Korean ginseng, and wonderful Japane…

(Written by Cleo Wong, CIR in Nishinoshima Town) The Kuniga Coast Walking Trail is one of the most popular tra…

(Written by Izabela Raczynska, CIR from Okinoshima Town) Let’s say you are visiting Oki Islands. You alr…

Fuji Dream Airlines will be introducing a new route to Izumo Airport! For a limited time, the new route will c…

Rows of food stalls, music performances and fireworks lighting up the night sky is how Japan celebrates summer…