Culture Kyoto Bento Box Museum Bonson Lam used, in the Heian Period (794 to 1185), whether on a boat trip or a cherry... blossom picnic.
Activities Asamai Park Iris Festival Kim Bergström Each year from late June through to early July, Akita's Asamai Park is filled to the brim with the color of 600,000 irises in bloom, comprising of 80 different
Food Hanami at Home: Shari's Roll Sushi Bento Featured Japan's cherry blossom season brings with it natural beauty that can transform many of the country's outdoor spots into works of art.
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Maizuru, the park’s 2,000 cherry blossom trees make this festival a local favourite.
Culture Kawazu-zakura Matsuri Gonzague Gay-Bouchery With around 8,000 cherry trees mostly located along the Kawazu River, the Kawazu Sakura Festival (Kawazu-zakura Matsuri) is one of Japan’s most famous
Activities Sakura Season at Shichikawa Dam Kim Bergström There are around 3000 cherry trees planted around the perimeter of the reservoir, and a cherry blossom festival takes place in late March to early April
12 Culture Sakura in Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Sandra Isaka One thousand cherry trees in Chichibu's Hitsujiyama Park make up one of Kanto's loveliest (and quietest) cherry blossom displays.
Culture The Story of Hanami Sleiman Azizi Hanami cherry blossom viewing parties began in the 8th century Heian Period as an aristocratic social event.
