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You must have read about millions of tourists visiting Japan, especially during Springtime, the season of the famous Sakura (cherry blossoms).

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Crowds flocked to Tokyo's top locations to take photos and hold picnics under the elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers, known as "sakura" in Japanese.

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Apart from Mt. Fuji as a favorite backdrop, many Japan travelers aim to capture a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom. 

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A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte has been ordered arrested over the death of her house helper in 2012.

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Every newborn’s skin feels like heaven; it is sensitive to even the slightest trace of chemicals, so every parent should use only baby products that are mild and free from harmful elements to ensure baby’s skin is cared for and protected.

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World-famous for its captivating beauty, the Sakura flower from Japan also boasts properties that effectively care for sensitive skin.

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The forecast said optimum viewing was up to the 19th of April.   Originally scheduled to fly to Osaka on the 20th, we rebooked our flight for the 17th to make it to Mt. Yoshino.

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Cherry blossom-watching is an annual springtime rite, a traditional pilgrimage for those who hope to catch one of the most spectacular shows that nature unfolds.

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Tokyo Bubble Tea launches its Sakura milk tea and Sakura milk shake. Both are available in two sizes — medium and large.

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Giselle “G” Tongi left the Philippines in 2000, leaving a lucrative TV career to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. For 12 years, she allowed herself a different kind of adventure in the US, far from the celebrity she enjoyed in Manila.

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Crowds flocked to Tokyo's top locations to take photos and hold picnics under the elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers, known as "sakura" in Japanese.

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Apart from Mt. Fuji as a favorite backdrop, many Japan travelers aim to capture a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom. 

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Every newborn’s skin feels like heaven; it is sensitive to even the slightest trace of chemicals, so every parent should use only baby products that are mild and free from harmful elements to ensure baby’s skin is cared for and protected.

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Cherry blossom-watching is an annual springtime rite, a traditional pilgrimage for those who hope to catch one of the most spectacular shows that nature unfolds.

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Tokyo Bubble Tea launches its Sakura milk tea and Sakura milk shake. Both are available in two sizes — medium and large.

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