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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Lavender Season in Hokkaido 2026 | Visit Furano & Biei
When to see lavender in Hokkaido? In general, from mid-July to late July is the sweet spot! Hokkaido, the second largest island of Japan is very famous for its lavender […]
Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri) 2026 | Visit Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is one of the most popular winter festivals in Japan. It’s the largest winter festival in the country as well with attracting approximately two […]
7 Historic Samurai Districts in Japan
Japan has many historical places that include old towns, castles, famous samurai districts and merchant districts. To tell you the truth, Japanese government has successfully preserved all these places, especially […]
16 Things to Know Before Climbing Mount Fuji
If climbing Mount Fuji is in your Japan bucket list then there are certain things you must know and follow. Mt. Fuji is an amazing Japanese mountain that could give […]
10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
Planning your fall foliage trip to Kyoto? These 10 destinations are famous for their stunning fall colors and come alive with red, yellow and orange leaves for at least a […]
