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190: Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami
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We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season. Most importantly, we talk about some of the best spots to check them out in the Tokyo and Osaka areas.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
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- In Japan, cherry blossom forecasting is a big deal. Warming is making it harder. (Thu-Huong Ha, The Japan Times)
- We invite you to get ready for this year’s cherry blossom parties (Cassandra Lord, The Japan Times)
- Toshio Katsuki: ‘The cherry blossoms have been my vehicle to find new relationships’ (Himari Semans, The Japan Times)
- Cherry blossoms are just as beautiful on a plate as a branch (Elizabeth Andoh, The Japan Times)
- Japan’s economy to bloom as hanami season kicks off (Kathleen Benoza, The Japan Times)
- Our guide to family hanami hot spots (Jason Jenkins, The Japan Times)
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