But be warned – you might just fall in love with Japan’s springtime magic. The Magic Of Cherry Blossom Season. Think pink ...

Home to the ultra-efficient high-speed Shinkansen network, Japan is a country perfectly suited to exploration by train ...

That is partly thanks to government policies to promote attractions from Mount Fuji's majestic slopes to shrines ... and to ...

Sakura season is around the corner again. Check the forecast here to find when Japan’s famous cherry trees are expected to bloom. On January 9, the Japan Meteorological Corporation published its ...

Hop to the northeast and you can find an incredible cherry blossom tunnel in Japan! The Iwaki district is west of Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture, and located at the foot of beautiful Mt. Iwaki is ...

During the Kyoto cherry blossom viewing period in the Edo period (1603-1867), it was praised as being as wonderful as Nara's Mt. Yoshino. The trees only reach a height of 2 to 3 meters, creating a ...

Stroll through the historic streets of Kyoto, marvel at Mount Fuji, or immerse yourself in the neon lights of Tokyo. Spring is perfect for cherry blossoms, while winter offers stunning snow festivals.

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Every year, around 220,000 people come to climb Mount Fuji, mostly packed into three hectic months between June and August when favourable weather conditions allow for scaling its summit.

After a lifelong fascination with Japan, Elisa Garcia, a retired attorney, dreamt of walking hand-in-hand with her husband under the falling cherry blossoms. But when she went online to reserve a ...

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