9 Tower of the Sun and Plum Blossoms Takako Sakamoto On every visit, I can't help taking photos of the symbolic tower and plum blossoms together.
Activities Mamurogawa Plum Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around late April until early May, Yamagata's Mamurogawa Park hosts a plum blossom festival where visitors can enjoy the beauty of 450 plum
Transportation Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Kim Bergström The Tsugaru Kaikyu Ferry runs 8 times a day from Aomori to Hakodate and... My family opted to take the train one way and the ferry on the return leg
Culture Yokosuka Curry Festival 2026 Mid May The Yokosuka Curry Festival is an annual event that celebrates this much-loved comfort food.
12 Small Paradise on Kyzuryu Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Paradise-like area on the Kuzuryu riverbank decorated with beautiful cherry trees and snowy mountains in Katsuyama City, Fukui.
Culture Kinugasa Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early Apr Running for over seven decades in Yokosuka’s Kinugasayama Park, the Kinugasa Sakura Festival is a true celebration of Japan’s cherished cherry blossom
Activities 6 Must-See Sakura Spots in Nikko Kim Bergström During cherry blossom season, Nikko transforms into a pink-hued wonderland, with blooms lasting over a month from late March to early May.
Activities Sakura-lined Waterways in Tokyo Kim Bergström From famous locations like Meguro River to quieter stretches of the Zenpukuji River, these seven waterways showcase Tokyo’s cherry blossoms from a different