This picturesque site is recognized as a national scenic beauty and one of Japan's top 100 sakura viewing spots. ・Yoshimine-dera Temple (Kyoto): Established in 1029, Yoshimine-dera is celebrated for ...

TOKYO — Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters.

Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

Note: Fuyu ni Saku Sakura and hana-ikada each literally mean "cherry blossoms in winter" and "rafts of blossoms." Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun ...

Cherry blossom season in Japan is right around the corner (and has, in fact, already kicked off in some regions). Tokyo and Kyoto are some of the most popular destinations to view these gorgeous ...

Enjoy a traditional Japanese puppet show and other unique local traditions. Spend a few days in Kyoto, where awe-inspiring temples await, and with a touch of luck, witness the ethereal beauty of ...

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is sold out! Get the latest updates on events, guests, exclusive merch, and how to follow ...

Cherry blossom season in Japan is coming up, and those traveling to Japan will not want to miss this full list of the bloom schedule. The first batch of dates was released back in late January, but ...

The climbing season on Mount Fuji officially kicked off July 1 with zero restrictions that had been in place for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Yoshida trail from the Yamanashi ...

A record number of tourists visited Japan last year, according to the latest data. Estimates from the Japan National Tourism ...