Activities Mysterious Underwater Ruins Emi Takahata Features like step-like formations and carvings fuel the theory of human... Ferry from Ishigaki to Yonaguni: For those seeking a more scenic journey
Culture Gotenyama Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr A festival is held at the garden when the blossoms are at their best, and it includes additional activities like shamisen performances.
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford temple, impressive gates, a raked garden and a pond where lotus flowers bloom... You’ll find the cherry-tree lined approach to the shrine running down the
Planning First Time Japan: 5 Things Not to Forget Steph Newman during the busiest times of the Japanese calendar (think Golden Week, Cherry... Blossom Season...), you'll need to book accommodation months in advance
Culture Japan's Birthplace of Hydroelectricity Justin Velgus The area is also full of cherry blossoms around late April.
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar The plum garden is said to be the oldest spot for fruit cultivation in Saga Prefecture, and the established trees are filled with blossoms.
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Food Pain au Levain Mandy Bartok Being April, one of them featured a sakura (cherry blossom) filling.