Transportation Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Kim Bergström The Tsugaru Kaikyu Ferry runs 8 times a day from Aomori to Hakodate and... My family opted to take the train one way and the ferry on the return leg
Culture Yokosuka Curry Festival 2026 Mid May The Yokosuka Curry Festival is an annual event that celebrates this much-loved comfort food.
Planning Japan's First Sakura Projections for 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 19, 2025 On December 18th, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) published its first cherry blossom forecast for 2026, giving travelers an early look at when
Activities Miharu Takizakura in Bloom 2026 Mid - Late Apr There are plenty of arguments to be made about Japan's best cherry blossom viewing spots, and people's favorites will differ based on a myriad of reasons
8 Strolling around Negoroji Temple Takako Sakamoto A tranquil walk at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms along the river.
12 Small Paradise on Kyzuryu Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Paradise-like area on the Kuzuryu riverbank decorated with beautiful cherry trees and snowy mountains in Katsuyama City, Fukui.
Activities Sakura-lined Waterways in Tokyo Kim Bergström From famous locations like Meguro River to quieter stretches of the Zenpukuji River, these seven waterways showcase Tokyo’s cherry blossoms from a different
Culture Kinugasa Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr Running for over seven decades in Yokosuka’s Kinugasayama Park, the Kinugasa Sakura Festival is a true celebration of Japan’s cherished cherry blossom