It seems like June brings a massive shift to the Japanese supermarket scene, starting...

As May arrives in Japan, the weather begins to shift from comfortable spring days...

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As the weather begings to warm up through late April and May, the Japanese...

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Cherry blossoms aren't the only aspect of nature in Japan that gets more attention...

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Late April brings one of the busiest travel periods of the year to Japan....

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While Japan might be most known for cherry blossoms, that isn't the only shade...

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One of the most iconic spring snacks in Japan is sakura mochi, a pink...

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As spring arrives, the food industry begins its shift toward a very traditional and...

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March in Japan brings a massive change to the snack aisles, and it is...

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While seasons are often the turning point when Japanese grocers begin to see seasonal...

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As the weather warms up, companies immediately phase out heavy winter items to make...

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With the ending of winter and the slow creep of spring, Japan undergoes a...

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