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Vaccine passport in Japan – how to get one?
Vaccine passport applications in Japan are now open. What is a vaccine passport, do you need it and how can you get one in Japan?
3 amazing places to enjoy plum blossoms in Tokyo
If you’re in Japan at the end of February, you’ll find plum trees in full bloom. Here are the 3 best spots to enjoy plum blossoms in Tokyo.
The best hanami walking routes in Tokyo
Hanami does not have to mean a picnic! Here is my pick of the best hanami walking routes in Tokyo, and where to enjoy riverside sakura views.

MARTA TAKAHASHI
Photographer and explorer with 10 years of experience leaving and working in Japan