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Shizuko's Japan Travel Blog March 2006 Archive

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Friday March 31, 2006
Cherry blossoms are flowering in Tokyo now. Many people gather at parks and gardens for hanami.Enjoy the flowers. Top 10 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo Climate in Japan

How to Use Japanese-style Bath

Wednesday March 29, 2006
If you are staying with a Japanese family or you are staying at a Japanese inn, you might want to know how to take a Japanese-style bath. How to... Japan Travel ... Read More

Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan

Monday March 27, 2006
There are hundreds of cherry blossom festivals held in Japan. Visit castles, parks, gardens, shrines, or temples near your destinations. Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival List

American Gifts for Japanese Girls

Sunday March 26, 2006
Are you thinking about gifts to your Japanese friends? "I have a friend in Japan who is a teenage girl and I would like to get her something really nice. ... Read More

2006 Japan Professional Baseball Season

Friday March 24, 2006
Professional baseball season begins soon in Japan. The opening day of the Pacific League is March 25th, and that of the Central League is March 31st. Enjoy! Pro-baseball teams and ... Read More

Cherry Blossoms Opened in Tokyo

Tuesday March 21, 2006
Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Someiyoshino (a kind of cherry blossoms) has opened in Tokyo. The best time for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo would be through next week. Enjoy ... Read More

Great Places for Cherry Blossoms

Monday March 20, 2006
Cherry Blossoms are beginning to bloom in Honshu region, Japan. Where to Go to See Cherry blossoms in Japan Cherry Blossom Pictures

Places to Stay in Sasebo

Friday March 17, 2006
A traveler to Japan asks, "My friend will be visiting a host family that she stayed with in Sasebo when she was at school, and we wondered if there were ... Read More

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2006 - Updated!

Wednesday March 15, 2006
Japan Meteorological Agency announced the third Cherry Blossom Forecast for this year. See the updated cherry blossom forecast. Don't miss the right time to see beautiful cherry blossoms in Japan. ... Read More

Cherry Blossom Live Cams

Wednesday March 15, 2006
Cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom all over in Japan. Take a look at cherry blossom live cams. Cherry Blossom Live Cams

Photo Gallery: Cherry Blossoms

Monday March 13, 2006
Cherry blossoms are flowering soon in many areas in Japan. Take a look at my collections of beautiful cherry blossom pictures in Japan. Cherry Blossom Picture Colletion 1 Cherry Blossom Picture ... Read More

Buying an Electronic Japanese Translator

Friday March 10, 2006
Do you use an electronic Japanese translator? A forum user asks, "I need to buy a Japanese/english translator. I'm probably intermediate. I understand some kanji, and know my hiragana and ... Read More

Free Email Course: Japan for the First Time

Wednesday March 8, 2006
Are you thinking to visit Japan? My free lesson will be sent to your email inbox daily. There are eight lessons to help you plan your first trip to Japan. ... Read More

Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)

Monday March 6, 2006
Cherry blossom viewing has been a Japanese custom since the 7th century. People drink, eat, and sing during the day and night. Read more about hanami... Cherry Blossom Forecast

Japanese Girl's Festival

Friday March 3, 2006
March 3rd is Japanese Girl's Day called Hina Matsuri or momo no sekku (peach flower festival.) A set of hina dolls wearing kimono (see the photo) is displayed at home ... Read More

Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast 2006

Thursday March 2, 2006
Cherry blossom forecasts for this year have been announced by Japan Meteorological Agency. See the forecasts and plan your trip to Japan. Cherry Blossom Forecast Report Archives Photo (c) Shizuko ... Read More

Omizutori Festival

Wednesday March 1, 2006
The ceremony of water and fire in Nara Todai-ji temple is known as Omizutori. It is held from March 1st to 14th every year and attracts many visitors. Nara Todaiji ... Read More
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