152: The cherry blossoms are here and business is blooming
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
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Every year, Spring in Japan kicks off with millions of flowers bursting open. People across the archipelago will welcome Spring by meeting friends under sakura trees. This season will be extra special since COVID-19 more or less canceled all of festivities for past three years. In this week's episode, we'll talk about the history, science, and significance of sakura in Japan.
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