Activities Yunomiya Zaronbai Plum Garden Illuminations 2026 Early - Mid Feb Miyazaki's Yunomiya Zaronbai is one of only 5 nationally designated plum tree natural monuments in Japan, and as a result is..
Culture Tokyo to Ishikawa Veronica Carnevale Journey with me through Tokyo and Ishikawa’s preserved charm, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions!
Activities 7 Spots for Plum Blossoms in Tokyo Kim Bergström Often overshadowed by cherry blossoms, plum blossoms tend to signal the start of spring's arrival and have a beauty and charm..
Culture Sugita Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Mid Feb In the Edo period, the Sugita area of Kanagawa Prefecture was renowned as a plum blossom viewing spot thanks to over 30,000 plum..
Culture Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 11th - Mar 3rd The Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossom Festival started in 2003 to celebrate early blooming kawazuzakura, with over 1000 trees lining the..
Planning Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2023 Kim Bergström Find out when the cherry blossom is expected to bloom in Japan in 2023 so you can start preparing your sakura-inspired trips and..
Beauty & Spa A Therapeutic Day in Gero Onsen Emi Takahata With its rejuvenating qualities, it is hard to believe that Gero is only 90 minutes away from Nagoya. Gero is a treat for nature..
Activities Iiyama Snow Festival 2026 Feb 7th - Feb 8th The Iiyama Snow Festival has been running for four decades now, and was originally born from the idea of trying to revitalize this..