In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms represent fresh starts and new beginnings. But, as they fall, they also represent the fragility and impermanence of life.

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It's also the time for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, which includes lots of various art events, cherry blossom viewing tours, traditional Japanese festivities, workshops, picnics, and so much ...

A map showing facilities in Osaka that accept evacuees in the event of a major disaster (as of March 2025). These are the places to go to in case of a major disaster in Tokyo. Locations are marked on ...