Kakunodate, in Akita Prefecture, is famous for its graceful cherry blossoms and rich samurai history. This charming town ...

It is time to be in Japan. And now. On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry blossom season has officially begun in Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, ...

Visitors can experience a range of cherry blossoms—including early cherries, Shidarezakura, and late cherries—that bloom in succession from mid-March to April. This natural display creates a ...

It's autumn in New Zealand but spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s bringing new adventures. On the other side of the world, the Garden of Europe will mirror Japan’s cherry blossoms ...

When you visit Japan in spring, enjoying the cherry blossoms in Tokyo is an absolute must! Here, we'll take you on a delightful journey through Tokyo's most renowned and awe-inspiring cherry blossom ...

Bukeyashiki Street with the Ashina family's 15,000-koku castle town. The direct descendants of the family still live in one of the upper-class samurai residences. The townscape of Kakunodate was ...

A new study recently found that 63 million people travel to and within Japan to witness the breathtaking spectacle of cherry blossoms, contributing approximately $2.7 billion to the economy. Also ...