Hanami "花見" which literally means "flower viewing", is a Japanese traditional custom that involves appreciating the beauty of flowers, and it commonly refers to Sakura or cherry blossom viewing.
 
The cherry blossom starts from the south in Kyushu at the end of March, and cherry trees bloom northward until early May in Hokkaido. On the island of Okinawa, cherry blossoms can be expected as early as the first of February.

Visiting Tokyo? Have a limited amount of time but want to see some of your favorite places? Or maybe you'd like to get a real feel for old and new Tokyo! Well, tour-design companies have made plans for you to cover all of these by providing you with guided tours that may best fit your wishes.
 
Most of these planned one-day Tokyo tours are private guided tours, meaning not only Muslims but everyone can take advantage of the opportunity to book these tours.

​If you have moved to Japan, one of the first things you'll need to do is to get hold of your town's trash guide.

In Japan, garbage is basically categorized into four types; Combustible, Incombustible, Bottles and Cans, and Oversized Garbage.

Keep in mind that each city has its own rules, but in general, the rules are pretty similar.

Moreover, garbage collection dates and hours differ depending on the area.
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Furusato Nozei is a kind of donation out of income tax that people offer to the local or prefectural governments of their choice, and in response, municipalities repay the donors’ generosity by sending them "thank you gifts". In most cases, the gifts are local specialties.

Foreign residents who work and pay taxes in Japan, can also participate in Furusato Nozei program and receive gifts in return for their donations.

​For people with dietary restrictions due to health or religion, JAL provides a wide selection of tempting, customized meals.

The lineup includes not only religious meals but also vegetarian and vegan meals, seafood meals, allergen-free meals, dietary meals, baby foods, and meals for children of different ages. The meals on the menu will be served on flights departing from Japan (Haneda and Narita Airports).