The magical spot in Japan where you can see gorgeous sakura and fall leaves at the same time
While any time of year is great, spring and fall are very much two popular seasons to travel to and around Japan. The reason for…
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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…
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…
Krispy Kreme Japan celebrates Spring with premium Sakura-An Butter donuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan Co., Ltd. will start selling their “Krispy Kreme Premium Sakura An Butter” donuts from April 1st, 2022. Sakura-an 桜あん is 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…
McDonald’s releases new Sakuramochi pie for cherry blossom season in Japan
During the spring, sakura-flavored sweets reign supreme in Japan as a way of celebrating the season of blooming cherry blossoms. For McDonald’s, that usually means…
STEAM BREAD unveils delicately fluffy sakura loaf just in time for pink season
Despite the blooms arriving a little late to their own show this year, nothing has stopped stores from leading the way for the arrival of…
Japanese convenience store MINISTOP launches sakura ice cream desserts at MINISOF locations
The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…