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Everyday adventures in Japan with Christy Arakawa

Everyday adventures in Japan with Christy Arakawa

By Christy Arakawa

Japan is one of the most interesting places to travel and live, but it can be confusing and difficult too. In each episode Christy, an American Mom of three and long time resident will take you on a deep dive of Japanese culture and everyday life in rural Japan. This show is for anyone who will be travelling to, or living in Japan that wants to get a better understanding of what Japanese culture and daily life is really like, so you can fast track your way to enjoying your time here even more.
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Welcome to the Everyday Adventures in Japan Podcast

Everyday adventures in Japan with Christy ArakawaApr 25, 2021

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Golden Week and Children's Day

Golden Week and Children's Day

Have you ever wondered why Japanese people love cherry blossoms so much? Did you know that there is a big national holiday in Japan called Golden Week? How is Children’s Day observed? Listen in to hear answers to all of these questions!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

- When Spring actually starts in Japan

- Why March and April are busy months full of changes

- Why Japanese people love cherry blossoms so much

- What “Hanami” is and four ways to enjoy it just like the locals do

- What the cherry blossoms represent to the Japanese people

- Two pitfalls to visiting Japan in Spring

- Christy’s top tip for when you are traveling to Japan in Spring

- The national holidays of Golden Week explained

- The Japanese “Four Letter Word” of the week

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyday.adventures.in.japan/

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Welcome to the Everyday Adventures in Japan Podcast
Apr 25, 202119:40