Culture Chasing Cherry Blossoms Audrey Foo When the first branch with five blossoms unfolds in Okinawa, in Japan’s... In World War II, kamikaze pilots painted sakura on their planes.
Culture Tokyo's Distinctly International Districts Kim Bergström Air Base, and as a result you'll see American influences in many places... alongside the base, and on it you'll find 50's styled diners, places
9 Culture Kishiwada’s Furniture Makers Alena Eckelmann How to make a chest of drawers from planks of wood
Activities Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov At the venue there are over 20,000 chrysanthemum plants to enjoy, with plenty of spots for photo opportunities.
Food Yomenya Goemon's Fusion Pasta Allie Tan The pastas are served on plates, unless it is has broth, and is eaten with... There are many other places that do fusion pasta as well, but not often
Activities The Pristine Nature of Kamikochi Angelina Dietz Kamikochi was designated as a National Park to preserve the mountain plants... side roads blend in with the natural surroundings, with discreet wooden planks
Activities Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström The grounds here are home to around 5000 hydrangea plants, providing an
Activities Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Apr 17th - May 5th trees at the park here are said to yield more blossoms than at other places