Food Awamori and Pork Curry Bonson Lam Curcuma or Tumeric, is ancient wisdom, providing pain relief for arthritis. Experience a meal that has been six hundred years...
Activities Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström In spring each year, Niigata's Kannonyama Park has numerous cherry blossom trees to enjoy, including several different variet...
Activities Fuefuki Spring Festival Kim Bergström The Fuefuki area of Yamanashi Prefecture is renowned for its springtime beauty. Though there are plenty of cherry blossom tre...
23 Culture Photographer's Paradise (Part 2) Elena Lisina Japanese love their flowers. Cherry blossom viewing parties are part of Japanese culture while flower parks are everywhere. J...
8 Activities Famous Hana-mi Spots in Kyoto Victoria Vlisides 3 Kyoto hanami spots to get an eye full of cherry blossoms!
Culture Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Running for half a century as of 2024, the Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival takes place along a two-kilometer stretch of Tokiwadai...
Activities Mato Park Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström From around mid to late April each year, Akita's Mato Park is home to an incredible 2000 cherry trees in bloom - it's no surp...
16 Culture Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mount...
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing...
Activities Tips for Sakura Viewing in Japan Kim Bergström Sakura season is one of the most popular times of year to visit Japan, and for good reason—the beauty is incredible, and it's...
