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〜NEWS〜
April 2: Uploaded a monthly music "Hazy moonlit night",  
              Monthly topics  "What is Hanami?" and "What is Hanami Dango?"
March 30: Issued Monthly News letter 
                    "Attractive Cities in Japan, Fukuoka Part 3"

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3. How should I take a bath in a  
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Monthly Topics

〜What is 'Hanami ?’〜

Hanami

Spring in Japan is known for the blooming of cherry blossoms. The peak bloom period depends on the place and climate. Cherry blossoms bloom between late March and April, in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
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〜What is ‘ Hanami Dango ?’〜

Hanami Dango

Hanami means ‘flower viewing’ and it is thought that Hanami is not complete without ‘Hanami Dango’ (sweet rice dumplings). In Japan, ‘Dango’(dumplings) are enjoyed throughout the year, but are especially popular at Hanami, cherry blossom viewing parties in Spring. ​
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Monthly Music Corner

​​​​The music for April is ‘Hazy moonlit night.’
(朧月夜 Oborozukiyo in Japanese)
​Music: 岡野 貞一 (OKANO Teiichi)
Arrangement: 轟 千尋(TODOROKI Chihiro)

Here, we will introduce a song in the classical style that Japanese people have always been familiar with. This song is a masterpiece composed in 1914 and it expresses Japanese scenery in April. Beautiful and rich melodies express Japanese emotions. Please feel relax and enjoy the music by listening to our piano version. Please click the YouTube video.                                                                                                
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