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What people eat in Japan during spring depends on a combination of ingredients, timing, and setting. Seasonal produce, traditional sweets, and limited snacks all play a role, with hanami influencing how food is shared and enjoyed outdoors. Here’s a closer look at what spring food looks like in Japan, from meals to seasonal treats!

An internship in Japan is not only about the work you do, but also how you approach each stage of the experience. Preparation before you arrive, adapting to daily work during the internship, and reflection afterward all contribute to what you take away from it. This guide looks at each phase to help you understand how the experience develops and how to make it useful in the long term.

Each spring, cherry blossoms mark a short but significant period in Japan, and as sakura bloom from south to north, people gather to observe and celebrate the season. Alongside this natural cycle, sakura are connected to centuries of cultural traditions tied to impermanence. Read on to discover this year’s cherry blossom forecast, the meaning behind cherry blossoms, and some places to see them bloom in Tokyo and across Japan.

Team building plays an important role in Japanese workplace culture. From retreats and seasonal gatherings to volunteer projects and organized team building programs, these initiatives encourage communication and cooperation among employees. This post explores how team building works in Japanese companies and why these events remain an important part of corporate culture.

Known as Girls’ Day or the Doll Festival, Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3 in Japan and traces its origins to purification rituals and imperial traditions that date back centuries. In this post, we look at how the festival began, what the hina doll display represents, how food and color symbolism play a role in the celebration, and how contemporary conversations about gender and social expectations are changing its meaning in modern Japan.

Plum blossom season marks the beginning of spring in Japan, arriving weeks before cherry blossoms. From Tenjin shrines in Tokyo to major plum gardens like Kairakuen and Dazaifu Tenmangu, ume viewing offers a calmer and historically rich alternative to sakura season. Read on to learn when plum blossoms bloom, how they differ from cherry blossoms, and where to experience ume across Tokyo and other notable regions in Japan.