Culture Shimanami Kaido Highway Anonymous The islands are also renowned for their cherry blossom which pinken the
Culture Fireworks Festival in Tsuruoka Rashaad Jorden become a summertime nocturnal version of Japan's popular hanami (cherry... blossom viewing festival).
Activities Cormorant Fishing in Uji Hitoshi Kawai Situated on the shores of the Uji River, the riverbank walk is lined with cherry... blossoms in springtime, and its hills glow with a blaze of red foliage
Area Himeji Himeji is Hyogo Prefecture's second largest city by population and has been the center of the historical Harima Province for over a thousand years. It is most famous for its history as a..
Culture In Search of the Sakai Daimyo in Tsuruoka City Alena Eckelmann The park is known as an excellent cherry blossom (sakura) viewing spot... There are said to be 800 cherry trees and the locals claim that this spot
Culture Mitaki Temple Paul Walsh that runs from the train station to the temple entrance is lined with cherry... more than a dirt play area) below is a popular hanami spot during the cherry
Culture Takinomiya Jinja Febry Fawzi One of the most interesting events is held on April 15th: hanami, or cherry... blossom viewing.