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Check Out the 2026 Cherry Blossom Forecast for Japan

Time to buy your tickets! Here are the predictions for cherry blossoms blooming across Japan so you can time your trip.

Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.

The approval process was long, taking three years from a trial run until approval of sale nationwide without a prescription.

The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.

Demons out, luck in! How the festival of Setsubun evolved into a tradition enjoyed by kids across Japan every year.

It's traditionally been expected that women in Japan will sacrifice their careers for their husbands. That might be changing.

No old people. No young people. No babies allowed. Here's why restaurants in Japan are increasingly setting rules on who can walk in the door.

Get away from the over-crowded tourist areas in Japan's cities this year and enjoy one of these unique cultural experiences.

The country will recommend buildings provide more facilities for women than men, bringing Japan closer to international standards.