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Monthly Archive for: "August, 2016"
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 Summer in Japan – Obon, Bon Odori, Mountain Day
By Gary Lane
In General Travel
Posted August 29, 2016

Summer in Japan – Obon, Bon Odori, Mountain Day

The absolute dog days of summer in Japan (mid-August) are marked by Obon. Obon (お盆) is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. This Buddhist custom has evolved [...]

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 On the Nakasendo Trail in the Japan Alps
By Gary Lane
In General Travel
Posted August 28, 2016

On the Nakasendo Trail in the Japan Alps

The Nakasendo Trail – one of the five main roads (Gokaido) of the Edo (Shogun) period. This exceptionally well preserved trail of post towns deep in the heart of Japans’ alps is an exceptional [...]

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 Best Times to Visit Japan: Fireworks Festivals (Hanabi)
By Gary Lane
In General Travel
Posted August 28, 2016

Best Times to Visit Japan: Fireworks Festivals (Hanabi)

Japanese Fireworks Festivals Hanabi (花火) (fireworks), not to be confused with Hanami (cherry blossom viewing), are truly exceptional and a staple of Japan’s summer festival season. In Japan [...]

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