Activities 5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Aomori Kim Bergström For the flower fans, this guide covers five destinations where you can enjoy seasonal blooms in Aomori, including azaleas, sakura and peonies.
Activities 3 Spring Flower Destinations in Fukui Kim Bergström This guide covers three great destinations to enjoy spring blooms in Fukui, with sakura and azaleas being the standouts.
Activities Muramatsu Park Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations to appreciate sakura season in Niigata, Muramatsu Park is widely regarded as one of the best.
Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden monks) but the bushi in yamabushi doesn’t mean warrior, it’s a different kanji... When the kanji are together it means bowing to the mountains or one who
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival takes place during this period
Food Minoya: Explore Tokyo's Horse Cuisine Serena Ogawa If you’re feeling famished, it’s time to try horsemeat hot pot, known as sakura nabe.