The three most important holidays in Japan are o-shogatsu (Jan. 1-3), o-bon (Aug. 13-15) and Golden Week (Apr. 29 – May 5).
Otawa Azalea Hills in Yokosuka City is known as one of the most popular Azalea blossom spots. Between mid-April through to the beginning of May, you can see tens of thousands of beautiful azalea blossoms in various colors.
There are plenty of similar café-galleries on Okinawa, but Doka Doka is one of the most popular among tourists.
You may have noticed small wooden plaques with drawings of horses and Japanese characters hanging in the gardens of Shinto Shrines. These “ema,” or horse icons, are used as prayers or wishes for good luck in certain endeavors.
Golden Week refers to a roughly week-long period centered around four national holidays. This holiday break generally starts at the end of April and finishes at the beginning of May.
Bingata is a traditional cloth-dyeing method that spans generations and has a 500-year history on Okinawa. This craft consists of colorful patterns painted onto fabric used for tapestries, clothing and more.
Nago Grocery Store is a beautiful souvenir store located in downtown Nago. Nago is the largest Northern city on the main island of Okinawa and the city has a slower pace than Naha.
The 50th Naha Dragon Boat Race will bring colorful boats shaped like mythical creatures rowed by teams competing to be the best May 3-5.
Nago Castle Park is a hot spot for cherry blossom-viewing in the winter as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the pink blush flowers.
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Minna Island, a small remote island located off the coast of Motobu Penisula, is surrounded by beautiful and peaceful waters.
Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal “workation” destination year-round.
In Japan, the “Jumbo Draw” heralds the arrival of each season with the dream of becoming a millionaire.
Ryokan, as traditional Japanese hotels are known, can be called old-fashioned Japanese inns, and are found all over Japan, especially in hot springs resorts.
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