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Discover “Hanami”: Japan’s Beautiful Picnic Tradition–Part 4

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~History of “Hanami”~ “Hanami” started way back in the Heian period (794–1185) Aristocrats would write poems and play kemari. It’s a game where you kick a ball and try not to let it fall while enjoying the cherry blossoms. Summary Only Aristocrats enjoyed “Hanami” in the Heian period (794–1185) Regular people

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Discover “Hanami”: Japan’s Beautiful Picnic Tradition–Part 2

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Best Locations and Blooming Times~ Summary ・When to do Mainly in spring. The peak season is from late March to early April but depending on areas.・Where to enjoy Large parks and riversides and so on.・What to do Picnics are usually held under the cherry blossoms.  Family and friends spread out sheets, bring food and

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“Onigiri”-A Small Triangle with a Long History–Part 1

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~”Onigiri” has long been a favorite of the Japanese~ It’s said that samurai during the Sengoku period ate “onigiri” between battles.Because they were easy to carry and lasted longer, “onigiri” were considered practical battlefield food. Summary “Onigiri” is a simple yet iconic Japanese food, originally valued as a preserved meal and

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