Setagaya Ume Matsuri is one of the prominent plum blossom festivals in Japan, held in early February in Tokyo. Want to know something about this yearly Japanese festival? Who knows, […]
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2025 Cherry Blossom and Hanami in Japan
Cherry blossom (sakura) and Hanami, both have a great impact on Japanese culture and traditions. Unlike ume matsuri so called plum blossom festival, hanami attracts many foreign travelers from all […]
12 Best Places to See Plum Blossom in Japan
If you are planning to Japan in early spring to see beautiful plum blossoms, then you should be familiar with the best ume spots, which are scattered across Japan. I […]
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 2026
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 […]
10 Best Places to see Cherry Blossom in Tokyo
Where to see cherry blossom (sakura) in Tokyo? If you are looking for the prettiest sakura viewing spots in Tokyo, today I want to share 10 of my favorites with […]
Yozakura: The Night Sakura in Japan
What is Yozakura? Does this word sound familiar to you? Indeed it is a Japanese word 夜桜 (Yozakura). Those who read manga or watch anime are familiar of the word […]
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