Culture Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri 2027 Guillaume Doré In February, don't miss Yushima Tenjin shrine and the plum blossoms
Activities 2021 Sakura Forecast Serena Ogawa Spring is coming and with it comes cherry blossoms! Find out when to see the lovely flowers in all their glory.
15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina The combination of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms in Japan symbolizes courage, virtue, strength, fortitude, eternal youth and...
Activities Cemeteries for Sakura Viewing in Japan Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations for sakura viewing, there are some that may not initially hit your radar – cemeteries This guide c...
Activities Tokyo's Top 5 Sakura Spots Kim Bergström Sakura season is one of the most popular times of year to visit Japan, and the season is so revered that a list of 100 Top Ch...
Activities Welcome Spring with Ume Viewing Alena Eckelmann The Kishu Ishigami Tanabe Ume Orchards near Tanabe City in the south of Wakayama Prefecture have more than 300,000 ume trees....
First Sakura Forecast Released for 2025 Kim Bergström It's that time of year—the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) have released their first sakura blooming projections for t...
Activities 3 Spring Flower Destinations in Fukui Kim Bergström This guide covers three great destinations to enjoy spring blooms in Fukui, with sakura and azaleas being the standouts.
Activities Settsukyo Park Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Renowned as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the region, Settsukyo Park boasts approximately 3000 cherry trees...
Culture Hakone Gora Park Kim Bergström With a history dating back to 1914, Hakone Gora Park in Kanagawa is a fantastic destination to enjoy year-round floral beauty...
