Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2025 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2025 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2025 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the..
Activities Sakura Season at Toyama's Matsukawa Park 2025 Early - Mid Apr Toyama's Matsukawa Park is home to around 500 cherry trees that line the banks of the Matsukawa River. It is also one of Japan's..
Activities Mitake Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Early - Mid Apr Each year during April, the Mitake area of Mie is filled with color thanks to numerous cherry trees that line the approach to the..
Activities Kozushima: The Lives Between Stars and Sea Featured Journey with me through Kozushima, one of Tokyo's famous Izu Islands and discover its unspoiled nature and stunning night skies...
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