May, 2022 - Get Around Japan

celebrating 150th anniversary: JR East offering unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for 3 days

May 16, 2022 GetAroundJapan

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railroad, JR East is offering the JR EAST PASS, which allows unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for…

Traditional Culture

Koinobori in Japan’s May : Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day?

May 4, 2022 GetAroundJapan

If you’ve been to Japan during Golden Week in late April/early May, you’ll have seen Koinobori(carp flags) hanging in the streets. Most of them are in groups of three or…

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Koinobori in Japan’s May : Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day?

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Month: May 2022

celebrating 150th anniversary: JR East offering unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains for 3 days

Koinobori in Japan’s May : Children’s Day? Boys’ Day? Girl’s Day?

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