Japan’s Late Bloomers: The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
Happen to miss the cherry blossoms in Tokyo or Osaka this year? No worries, it’s not too late to see them in Hokkaido!
May 1, 2018
Tag: Sakura
Hanami in Kintaikyo
Gathering with friends to enjoy the cherry blossoms, eat good food, and maybe even indulge in some sake is what spring in Japan is all about.
April 9, 2018
Enjoy Sakura Along the Shakujii River in Tokyo Today!
Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo now and there’s many famous areas to see the pink and white flowers across the city.
March 28, 2018
A Pink Explosion: Hanami in Yokkaichi, Mie
In Yokkaichi prefecture, along the river side and small bridge ways, these trees which are bare the whole of winter would sprout out their little buds at the beginning of April which is a sign the time for celebration.
March 23, 2018
Kawazu Sakura Festival: Enjoy Cherry Blossom Earlier Than Everyone Else
Most people don’t know that you can enjoy hanami (flower viewing) in late February to early March if you visit the Izu Peninsula.
March 2, 2018
Japan's First Cherry Blossom Bloom: Hanami in Okinawa
Thanks to Okinawa's southern location and warm climate, it enjoys the country's earliest hanami season, usually starting by the end of January and going into the first two weeks of February.
January 12, 2018
Sakuranomiya: The Osaka District Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom
In Osaka, there are many locations with beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots, such as the iconic Osaka Castle. This time, I would like to introduce a district where a huge part of it is covered in cherry blossoms, Sakuranomiya.
April 8, 2017
A Pink Wave Approaching: The Yamagata Cherry Blossoms
And there’s no better place to enjoy sakura than in Japan’s northeast, where you can take in the blooms with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
April 3, 2017
3 Cherry Blossom Hotspots in Saitama
The Prefecture just north of Tokyo is not only less crowded, but has more green spots that boast a great array of cherry blossom hotspots just waiting to be gazed at.
March 28, 2017
Top 3 Cherry Blossom Spots in the Tokai Region
This is a brief list of a few enchanting spots to see cherry blossoms in the Tokai region of Japan.
March 28, 2017
The 5 Best Hanami Spots in Hyogo
Basically, friends and family gather together, get lots of food and drinks, find some space near the trees in a local park, and proceed to eat, drink and be merry. Lets take a tour of the top 5 places to enjoy this hanami season in Hyogo prefecture whilst avoiding the big crowds.
March 15, 2017
Late Blooming Sakura at Haradani-en
There are many place for hanami or envisioning the beauty of sakura in Kyoto. Of all places that I have been, my favorite is the Haradani-en, a private garden in the western part of the city.
April 25, 2016
Spring - Seasonal Food of Japan
Every season has its own taste. These are some spring specials of Japan.
April 6, 2016
A Different Cherry Blossom Experience in Yanaka Cemetery
If like me you prefer more laid-back, unhurried grounds, why not spend an afternoon at the Yanaka Cemetery? Yanaka is a haven in the heart of Tokyo, one of the many parks - in fact it feels more like a park than a cemetery - where one can wander around without hearing the sound of a car.
April 6, 2016
Hanami Refreshments: The Best Drinks to Accompany Your Hanami Party
As with any party, it is not the event itself, but the people that make it the great event it is. Of course, having plenty of good food and drink to hand also helps. If you’ve just recently moved to Japan, or if you are just visiting here sometime in April then there are few better ways to get to know your Japanese friends a bit better than by partaking in a Hanami party.
April 6, 2016
How to Choose the Best Sakura Spots for Photography
The special beauty of the sakura season is its short length: trees bloom for a week or so depending on the weather, then the petals fall like snow and collect at the ground, and then vanish back into the earth. But of course, this fleeting beauty is captured forever with cameras of all kinds.
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April 5, 2016
Hanami Party in Nihonbashi
This week there is a small party in Nihonbashi to celebrate Sakura season.
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April 4, 2016
Spring Madness! Sakura Flavoured Food
Here’s something you may or may not know... Sakura is made into treats and eaten! Sounds strange? Well I decided I needed to try some sakura flavoured goodies, and report back, to you, our loyal readers!
April 2, 2016
