I have noticed that many tourists who visit Tokyo for the first time in their lives fall in love with this bustling city. Often I hear people saying that “I […]
Spring
Plum Blossom (Ume) in Kyoto | Travel Guide 2025
One of the highly notable spring blossoms in Japan is certainly plum blossom. In Japanese it’s known as “Ume.” The flower is uniquely beautiful and often overshadowed by the legendary […]
9-Day in Tohoku Spring Itinerary
The best time to see cherry blossom in the Tohoku region is from Mid April through Late April. The region boasts some of the top sakura viewing spots in Japan. […]
Sapporo Lilac Festival 2025 | Hokkaido Spring
Sapporo lilac festival has become one of my favorite annual events to celebrate in Hokkaido in spring. It is a spring festival that locals eagerly wait for. Winter is longer […]
Hokkaido Spring Itinerary | Travel Plan 2025
Lately, I have been asked to create a suggested itinerary for those who are willing to visit Hokkaido in spring. I know it is not a big deal for me […]
Takinoue Park Shibazakura Festival 2025
Shibazakura is not a rare flower in Hokkaido. There are some places which are only famous for this beautiful flower and one of them is called Takinoue Park. It is […]
10 Popular Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Varieties in Japan
Hanami has arrived! The cherry trees have bloomed beautifully with delightful blossoms in many parts of Japan. Lately, some cherry trees are being prepared to be bloomed, some are at […]
Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival 2025
In spring, when you think of visiting Akita prefecture, first you must think of its biggest annual cherry blossom festival. The festival is widely known as the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom […]
Hotels with great views of Mt. Fuji
