Culture The Republic of Ezo Euan Prentis Goryokaku Park holds colourful cherry blossoms, calm open-grounds, and a powerful history as the former seat of the short-liv...
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. S...
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2027 Kim Bergström The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in...
Activities Starbucks Japan Embraces Sakura Season Kim Bergström If you're a Starbucks fan, there are a couple of new drink releases coming out this month to get you in the springtime spirit...
Activities TeamLab Kairakuen Light Festival 2022 Kim Bergström The TeamLab Kairakuen Light Festival will run throughout February and March, and intends to enhance the immense natural beaut...
Accommodation Kawazu Sakura and Tokyu Resort Leslie Taylor Kawazu Cherry Blossom festival and Izu Imaihama Tokyu Resort
7 Activities Sakura Illumination at Nijō Castle Jaime Wong A short photographic introduction to Nijō Castle's cherry blossom illumination
11 Secret Sakura Viewing Spot in Fukui Takako Sakamoto A secret and beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot in the middle of nowhere in Sabae City, Fukui.
Planning Tokyo Named World's Top City for Green Spaces Kim Bergström Tokyo is often seen as a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, acc...
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Experiences for 2026 Kim Bergström Lonely Planet has included spending a night at a ryokan among its 25 Best Experiences for 2026, praising it as one of the mos...
