8 Activities Famous Hana-mi Spots in Kyoto Victoria Vlisides Hirano Shrine -- Every year in early April, there is a sakura or cherry... But, you can't beat the view of the sakura trees along the river and
6 Culture The Cherry Blossoms of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Lily The full impact of the beauty of these cherry blossom trees, known as sakura... In full bloom, the sakura trees on the roundabout opposite the shops are
Activities 5 Nanohana Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström spring, particularly when you can catch the double delight of nanohana and sakura... You'll also find numerous sakura trees lining the route, adding to
9 Activities Beginnings of Spring at Naritasan Andrea Kahlow Plum blossoms are very similar to the famous sakura, but bloom earlier... Feb. to early March, meaning they last a bit longer than the week long sakura
8 Activities Hanami in Saitama Victoria Vlisides Ikebukuro Station, is very close to the Arakawa, a river which is lined by sakura... It may be a nice spot to ditch the crowds but still view sakura along the
Culture Yuzen Silk Dyeing Rey Waters Our instructor Nanako Yakura has over twenty-five years experience in design... Yakura-san’s specialty is designing and making Yuzen kimonos.
Food Seasonal and Unusual Foods Elena Lisina The Japanese will feast their eyes on the blooming sakura but not only... that, they will add sakura petals to jams, jelly, ice creams and tea, as
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - A Cherry Blossom Special Peter Oxley revamped early this century and replanted with more than 380 flowering sakura... cherry-blossom viewing (hanami) came into its own, and today the once lowly sakura
