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How to Really Celebrate Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season

I thought about waiting until spring to post this one, but it’s always nice to think about the cherry blossoms even when it’s not the season! Here are a few ways to enjoy the pink petals, Japan style: https://japanspecialist.com/w/how-to-celebrate-cherry-blossom-season
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Mount Kirishima: Hiking an Active Volcano

In March 2022 I hiked an active volcano range with my fiancé’s family. A few years ago, I never would have thought to do such a thing! In this article I retell my experience with some useful information for anyone thinking to hike it themselves. All photos in this article were taken by me. Read…