June 8th is World Oceans Day. It is celebrated annually to focus on the importance of the ocean and the importance our actions have on it.

The 2025 theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. You can choose to follow along with the current theme and their movement through https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/, or you can focus on environmental issues within your community.

From early June to mid-July, Japan enters its tsuyu, or rainy season. The days become warm and humid, and sudden downpours are common. But amid the misty evenings and damp air, a beautiful seasonal event begins—the arrival of fireflies. Known in Japanese as hotaru, these glowing insects have long been symbols of summer, nostalgia, and the quiet magic of nature.

Every spring, Japan bursts into color with its iconic cherry blossoms—but have you ever heard of fuji? Known in English as wisteria, this cascading bloom is one of Japan’s most cherished flowers, both for its beauty and the deep cultural meaning behind it.

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is a mountain sightseeing route that connects Tateyama Town in Toyama Prefecture and Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture. From April 15 to June 25, a part of the snow corridor around Murodo will be open to pedestrians.

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It's that time of year! 🌸 The Cherry Blossom Viewing Forecast has officially been posted!

When winter’s chill lingers and the days slowly grow longer, one of Japan’s most enchanting sights begins to unfold—the blooming of ume (梅),