Plum blossom or Ume is a delicate flower that starts to bloom in early February in Japan. Whether you believe it or not that Tokyo is home to some of […]
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One Day in Tokyo: Early Spring Itinerary
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 […]
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 […]
Odawara Ume Matsuri 2025 | Visit Kanagawa
Odawara Ume Matsuri is a Japanese early spring festival, held in Odawara city of Kanagawa Prefecture. This is one of the most popular annual events in Kanagawa and top plum […]
Setagaya Ume Matsuri at Hanegi Park
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, […]
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 2025
Japanese plum (ume) blossoms bring an important message for all of us that spring is coming very soon. It appears in late winter when snow starts melting. Significantly it has […]
Hot spring bath with great views of Mt. Fuji!!!!
