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Japan Cherry Blossom Season 2016: Himeji Castle

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April 6, 2016May 12, 2016 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment cherry blossoms, hanami, Himeji Castle, Japan, Kyoto, sakura, tourism Japan, Travel in Asia

In Taiwan, April 5 is a public holiday to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival of Qingming, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day. This year the holiday fell on a Tuesday, which gave us a four-day long weekend. Like many families, we swept the tomb a week early so we could

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