Dog perfectly captures the wonder of springtime in Japan in one photo
The warmth of the spring season brings out the calmness and peaceful state of mind in us. Instagram user Teku Mahiru (stella16_sheena20) is reminding us…
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Stunning sakura in castle moat photography enchants Twitter with magical illusion
Whether it’s magical snowy hot spring towns, ducks swimming in a sea of hydrangea, or the scariest telephone booth in the country, photographer Ayu (@auki999)…
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Tokyo’s last remaining streetcar provides beautiful views of sakura in bloom [4K Video]
Although it used to have numerous streetcar lines crisscrossing its streets, Tokyo currently has only one remaining streetcar line*, which has been in operation since…
Photographer shows why the Pink Moon hits differently in Japan
In some places such as North America, April’s full moon is known as the “Pink Moon” due to the emergence of a seasonal flower called…
In “most beautiful” nighttime sakura photo, cherry blossoms aren’t the real star
One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
Photographer captures miracle above the world’s largest torii gate and sea of sakura
The Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha in Wakayama prefecture is one of the region’s three famous shrines, and its Hongu Oyunohara torii gate is…
Gorgeous lantern-lit sakura path beckons netizens to another world
The 5-kilometer pathways along the Saho River are known as Nara’s largest cherry blossom viewing spot, making for a truly breathtaking area to take in…
Magical abandoned Japanese train station has people seeing anime brought to life
Photographer Yukari (@mitsuyuka_lp) is known for her stellar photography showing off natural beauty around the many prefectures of Japan. In particular, however, she has a…
SAKURA ?5 Things You — and Some Japanese — Might Not Know About Cherry Blossoms
It’s still difficult to travel around Japan, but cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in many ways! By JAPAN Forward Everyone loves cherry blossoms in Japan,…
Enjoy a unique hanami this year with cherry blossom viewing rickshaw rides in Asakusa
If you’ve ever set foot in Tokyo’s Asakusa district chances are that you have crossed paths with a rickshaw or two. They’re pretty hard to…
Vibrant cherry blossom exhibition by artist Damien Hirst blooms at The National Art Center, Tokyo
In a seasonally appropriate celebration of art and natural beauty, The National Art Center, Tokyo and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain will present British contemporary…
Stunning sea of “sakura clouds” in Nara captured with absolutely perfect timing
In Japan, what is called unkai (sea of clouds) can be seen under certain climate conditions. It is a quite mysterious view when mountains peak…
Sakura City’s Tulip Festa is back with more than 300,000 tulips in full bloom!
The sakura season of 2021 may be coming to a bittersweet ending, but it’s a never ending cycle of floral fun in Japan as the…
Color changing cherry blossom drinking glasses show full bloom sakura when filled
Japan’s celebrated sakura season is in full bloom, but as cherry blossom petals begin to flutter to the ground after a short but sweet appearance,…
Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh’ sees evening performances held under sakura
Returning for the first time in two years, Yasukuni Shrine’s ‘Yozakura Noh Theatre’ will see traditional Japanese performances held outside, beneath the cherry blossoms, and…