Go old-school with our guide to the seven best shitamachi traditional neighbourhoods to explore With its glittering ...

The Tokyo District Meteorological ... someiyoshino at Yasukuni Shrine in the capital’s Chiyoda Ward at 2 p.m. on the day. While the capital’s “declaration of sakura blooming” was four ...

Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

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Known as 'baika' in Japanese, plum blossoms can easily be mistaken for sakura. Yet, there are distinct differences ... referred to as ‘plum wine’ in the West. Yushima Tenjin Shrine is said to have ...

Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 in an area loved by ... commonly known as the "Kansetsu Sakura." You can enjoy the fresh beauty of Japanese spring as you take in the view of a series of small ...

near the Japanese Alps; a private war heritage tour in Okinawa; or a visit to the Ghibli Park and Museum of Flight tour in Nagoya. “Even in the high seasons of sakura in the spring when the ...

Fukumitsuya, a historic sake brewery dating back to 1625, is a must-visit for sake lovers. This brewery specialises in Junmai ...