Kashiwa City Guide Elizabeth S would rather not contend with the massive crowds in spring at popular cherry... blossom viewing spots in Tokyo, consider a visit to Akebonoyama Agricultural
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Bergström When the flowers are in full bloom, the park shop sells a range of different... Fukiage Iris Park on the outskirts of Tokyo sees thousands of irises bloom
Area Noda Noda City located in Chiba Prefecture is known as "Soy Sauce City". In the Edo Period, soy sauce brewers cooperated to create Kikkoman, the world-famous soy sauce company. Also in the city is..
Food Hotoritei Café Sébastien Duval experience it in many ways; for me, it was charming thanks to vivid lively cherry... blossoms before, then during, the rain...
Activities Takezaki Castle Ruins Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar The first ever Takezaki Castle Ruins sakura festival will be held this year, with the beautiful blue of the Ariake Sea and the pale pink of the cherry
Culture Japan's Seasonal Decorations Elena Lisina visits, however, have been in the spring when I can see wonderful sakura cherry... blossom decorations.
8 Culture Inokashira Park in Kichijoji Sandeep Casi The park is known for its lake and surrounding cherry blossom trees.
6 Culture Akebonoyama Agriculture Park, Chiba Lily Close to Tokyo in Japan's Chiba Prefecture, Akebonoyama Agricultural Park has vast fields of seasonal flowers: cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, hydrangeas
