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At Japanistic, we’re nothing if not troopers, and we had to be for our latest adventure.
At the gorgeous Brooklyn Botanic Garden, May 2nd and 3rd was the Sakuri Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival.
Two days of activities and attractions, in addition to their fabulous cherry blossom
We went on Sunday, and we pleased to see that the pouring—POURING—rain [...]

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The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will offer a variety of programs, exhibitions and tours to celebrate the 2009 National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 28 through April 12, in Washington, D.C.

Coinciding with the festival, the Sackler Gallery presents “The Tale of Shuten Doji,” March 21 through Sept. 20. Colorful illustrations [...]

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How cool is this… It is a 23.6 foot tall aluminum robot called “Giant Torayan”. Created by Japanese artist Kenji Yanobe, the robot blows fire into the air during a rehearsal of the “Roppongi Art Night” special art event at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Japan. The event is aiming to transform the entire area of Roppongi [...]

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I think this would work - worldwide - as a very successful export… Something everyone can relate to, regardless of religion. I know I would like to throw things at this guy!
From Reuters India:
TOKYO, Feb 26 (Reuters Life!) - Lost your job and looking for someone to punch up for causing the global financial crisis? [...]

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Japanese airline carriers set to slash fuel surcharges by -90% to spur international travel demand. 
According to Travel Journal International (TJI) Online*, high fuel surcharges have been one of the key reasons for the recent decline in Japanese overseas travel. Many consumers have opted for domestic travel where there are no fuel surcharges, TJI said. 
The country’s [...]

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