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Golden Week 2013 Celebrations in Japan

Golden Week 2013 Celebrations in Japan

Are You Thinking About Going To Golden Week 2013? Golden Week is a series of Holidays in Japan that represent different things. Lots of people take part in Golden Week, and in 2013 things are going to be no different. Here is a little information on Golden Week and what will be going on duringContinue Reading

Japan Holidays 2012 Calendar

Japan Holidays 2012 Calendar

Japan Holidays 2012 The annual events are celebrated all over the country. Of course, there are also numerous local festivals, and the tourists that come to this country can’t get bored. Let’s see the most interesting holidays in this country, and their characteristics. Winter  1 January – the beginning of the new year and theContinue Reading

Obon Festival 2012 Ancestral Reunion

Obon Festival 2012 Ancestral Reunion

Obon Festival 2012 Obon is a festival that is celebrated in Japan during the summer, a festival that commemorates the spirits of the dead. This habit evolved into a family reunion, and with this occasion, the Japanese people return to their native places, to visit the old parent’s and grandparent’s house. Obon is celebrated inContinue Reading