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7 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Okayama
Cherry blossom season in Okayama usually starts in early April. There are many places to enjoy these lovely blossoms, from traditional gardens to modern parks to historic castles. Even the occasional rainy April weather does not diminish the loveliness of Okayama cherry blossoms. These flowers are quite tough and newer […]
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5 Best Places to See Cherry Blossom in Yokohama
Hanami is about to come in Yokohama, a city known for its largest Chinatown in the country. Sakura have already bloom in the city, but they have not reached in full glory yet. It will just take a few more days though. Many tourists from Tokyo come to Yokohama during […]
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7 Best Places to See Wisteria in Japan
Cherry blossoms aren’t the only spectacular flowers that bloom in Japan. Wisteria (fuji in Japanese) is a stunning flowering plot that can bloom in purple, white, pink, or blue. The plant is a climber, so it is often trained to climb into unique trellises and arches all throughout Japan. Wisteria […]
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1-Day in Tokyo Spring Itinerary – Cherry Blossom
The weather in Tokyo is getting warmer day by day. According to cherry blossom forecast, sakura will start to bloom on the third week of March this year. Most of the parks and gardens in the city will be filled with a lot of crowds. Indeed hanami is around the […]
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3-Day in Nagoya Spring Itinerary
Nagoya is worth exploring in spring, especially when sakura start blooming. It has a number of popular cherry blossom spots including one very well known historic landmark, Nagoya Castle. In fact, the castle itself is quite a popular place to see abundance of sakura in Japan. Won’t it be an […]
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6 Best Places to see Cherry Blossom in Hiroshima
Hiroshima in spring is full of cherry blossoms (called Sakura in Japanese). There are a number of famous spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami in Japanese). Numerous parks and shrines dot the city and are idyllic spots to see cherry blossoms in their full glory every spring. Whether you want […]
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10 Best Parks and Gardens to Visit in Tokyo
Gardens and nature have a special place in Japanese culture. Almost every castle has a lovely garden, and the plants and landscaping surrounding Japanese temples are the main features for many of them. Various Japanese festivals are all about blossoming flowers and natural cycles. This is true even in Tokyo, […]
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Spring in Sapporo | Travel Guide 2019
Most people think that winter is the best time to visit Hokkaido, but the island is well worth a visit in any season. If you want to experience something awe-inspiring in Sapporo during spring, especially when sakura are in full bloom, read this travel guide beforehand as it shares some […]
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10 Best Places to See Winter Illuminations in Tokyo
Tokyo is a massive, modern city with an ancient history. This is what makes winter illuminations in Tokyo unique and wonderful. They make use of modern technology to light the city in stunning ways, setting up an enchanting winter wonderland for locals and visitors alike. While winter in Tokyo does […]
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8-Day in Hokkaido Itinerary (August)
Looking for things to do in Hokkaido in August? There is plenty to do and see – flower viewing in Biei and Furano, road trip around Lake Toya, Tomamu’s unkai terrace, Sapporo underground shopping streets, sunflower field in Hokuryu town, fireworks watching at Toyako Onsen and so on. Is flower […]
