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Shizuko's Japan Travel Blog March 2009 Archive

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

Great Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyoto

Monday March 30, 2009
Cherry blossoms in Kyoto attract many visitors every year. Popular cherry blossom spots are illuminated at night. The night light-up event at Kiyomizudera Temple has been held until April 12, ... Read More

2009 Japan's Professional Baseball Season

Friday March 27, 2009
The 2009 Japanese professional baseball season begins soon. Both the Pacific League and the Central League open on April 3, 2009. Japanese Pro Baseball Teams and Ballparks Tokyo Dome Photo by ... Read More

Best Geisha Shows to See in Japan

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Japanese geisha in different areas perform traditional dance shows. Geisha shows offer tourists great opportunities to see geisha women in reasonable prices. Three popular geisha dance in Kyoto called Miyako ... Read More

Cherry Blossom Season in Tokyo

Monday March 23, 2009
Are you ready for hanami in Tokyo? Cherry blossoms in Tokyo have started blooming last Friday, and they are likely be in full bloom in a week. Enjoy cherry blossom ... Read More

Top Theme Parks in Japan

Friday March 20, 2009
Spring break has started for Japanese schools, and lots of families and children are visiting theme parks around the country. The weather is getting warm, and it's nice to spend ... Read More

Tokyo Walk 2009

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Tokyo Walk 2009 is a series of five walking events designed to go around Tokyo's proposed venues for the 2016 Olympic Games and popular tourist attractions. They are non-competitive events ... Read More

Hanami in Kyushu

Monday March 16, 2009
It's announced that the first somei-yoshino (the most common kind of sakura tree in Japan) has begun blooming on last Friday in Fukuoka. Due to the high average termperatures in ... Read More

Tokyo Marathon 2009

Friday March 13, 2009
The 3rd annual Tokyo Marathon will be held on March 22, 2009. About 30,000 runners are expected in the full marathon. The full marathon starts from Shinjuku and finishes at ... Read More

Night Parade at Universal Studios Japan

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Universal Studios Japan launched its night parade called Magical Starlight Parade on March 5, 2009. Popular characters like Elmo, Snoopy, and Hello Kitty lead the parade, and over 35 ... Read More

Tokyo Internatioal Anime Fair 2009

Monday March 9, 2009
The 8th Tokyo International Anime Fair takes place from March 18 to 21, 2009 at Tokyo Big Sight. The fair will be open to the public for two days from ... Read More

Cycling and Cherry Blossoms

Friday March 6, 2009
Have you rented a bike in Japan? Here is a traveler to Japan who is interested in cycling during this sakura season. "Any tips on where to you can hire ... Read More

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2009

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Japan Meteorological Agency has just announced the first cherry blossom forecast for the 2009 season. It's predicted that cherry blossoms open earlier than average flowering dates in most cities. Check ... Read More

Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament

Monday March 2, 2009
The March Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from March 15 to 29, 2009 at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. It takes only a few minutes to walk from Nankai Dentetsu, JR, ... Read More
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