Festivals 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
16 Culture Early Spring in Japan Elena Lisina Usually falling in April, blooming sakura is certainly a grand spectacle... The beauty of the plum blossom is certainly on par with the sakura, especially
Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Featured Togoshi Ginza is about a one minute walk from Togoshi Station on the Asakusa... Line and a five-minute walk from Gotanda Station on the Asakusa, Ikegami
Culture Watching Sumidagawa Hanabi Elena Lisina but alas, found myself squished and squeezed by the masses of people at Asakusa
Culture Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström packed with plenty of cherry trees, making it the perfect spot for a sakura
20 Historical Unity with Nature Elena Lisina Samurai could feast their eyes on the moon or at sakura in bloom even during... Sakura trees are often planted near the water, and when the petals fall
Festivals My Favorite Places in Japan: Festival Venues Elena Lisina I was fortunate to watch spring festivals of blooming sakura called hanami... Besides the blooming sakura, many other blooms are also celebrated, such
