12 Culture Sakura in Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Sandra Isaka These photos were taken around April 10th, when both sakura and some shibazakura
Food Yakitori Akira Michael Ying A visit to Yakitori Akira, a beautiful restaurant just outside of Nakameguro Station that has some of the best grilled and fried chicken in all of Tokyo
Food Abura Soba Michael Ying Abura Soba is a delicious bowl of ramen with no soup, and can be found in downtown Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Kichijoji.
10 Sakura at Oyokogawa-Shinsui Park Todd Wojnowski Blooming cherry blossoms turn Tokyo's Oyokogawa-Shinsui Park into a sakura wonderland.
13 Sakura-no-En Tea Farm Anonymous Explore the world of organic tea farming at Sakura-no-En tea farm in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Activities Sakura Season at Handayama Botanical Garden Kim Bergström Okayama's Handayama Botanical Garden is an impressive spot to visit year-round for nature lovers. The garden is home to around..
Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Kim Bergström Around 200 sakura trees dot the grounds here, and the best time to catch them in full bloom is from late March through until early April.
12 Culture Sakuya Konohana Kan Lee Tan Sakuya Konohana Kan is one of the biggest nature conservatories in Japan