Coming of age day is a Japanese annual public holiday celebrated on the second Monday in January. It already has reminded me of my own experience that I had a […]
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12 Best Places to See Plum Blossom in Japan
If you are planning to visit Japan in early spring to see beautiful plum blossoms, then you should be familiar with the best ume spots, which are scattered across Japan. […]
Difference Between Cherry Blossom (Sakura) and Plum Blossom (Ume)
Someone asked me a few days ago “what is the difference between cherry blossom and plum blossom?” Then I thought I should write an article on this topic. Most of […]
Plum Blossoms in Japan | Ume Matsuri 2027
Discover plum blossoms in spring in Japan! Many flowers bloom in spring. Plum blossom is one of them. Japanese plum (ume) blossoms bring an important message for all of us […]