23 Culture Photographer's Paradise (Part 2) Elena Lisina Cherry blossom viewing parties are part of Japanese culture while flower parks are everywhere. Japan is a flower photographer's heaven.
Activities 5 of Chiba's Top Springtime Spots Kim Bergström The temple conveniently posts the status of the ethereal purple blooms... park rides, take part in hands-on activities, and appreciate seasonal blooms
Culture Sakura Wine Festival 2026 Late Mar The Sakura Wine Festival at Aichi's Tsuruma Park merges blossoms and rosé, with attendees able to enjoy sampling from over 70 types of wine as they enjoy
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Enjoy the best of cherry blossom season in Aichi
Activities Garyu Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström If you're after an ultra-picturesque cherry blossom spot, look no further than Nagano's Garyu Park.
16 Culture Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains in the background!
Activities Four Picturesque Parks in Shinagawa Featured In Shinagawa City, located in southern Tokyo along Tokyo Bay, you can enjoy various nature spaces that feature seasonal blooms and foliage, traditional
Activities A Solitary Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura Cherry blossoms were in full in bloom on both sides of the river.... right for oncoming vehicles, I spotted a tree laden with bright pink blossoms