Spiritual Japan Journal

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From White to Blue: Crossing Japan’s Seasons from North to South

Life in Japan – Issue 016

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Spiritual Japan Journal
Feb 21, 2026
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Sometimes, even when we look at the same date on a calendar, the view outside our window refuses to give us a single “correct” answer.

This month, my work as a journalist took me to the snowfields of my hometown in 北海道 (Hokkaido). Just a few days later, I found myself standing on the sandy shores of 沖縄 (Okinawa) for a personal vacation. This journey, spa…

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