Letters from Japan

Letters from Japan

Blue Forests of Japan, Imaginary Trades and the Fear of Not Missing Out

Letters from Japan, November 2023 - a stay in an electricity-free onsen, forgoing the Sakura season and multiple visits to the ever lovely Oku-Nikko.

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Burcu Basar
Nov 07, 2023
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If I were offered a trade to give up the Sakura season in Japan for an extended fall colors season, I would not think even for a second and take the offer right away. Yes, I would do the unthinkable - easily forgo not only Japan`s but also the world`s one of the most cherished nature events. That is how much I love the fall colors season in Japan - aka …

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