Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan in 2023! The Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, has long been adored by people across the globe. It is regarded as a symbol of renewal, vitality, and […]
Ranked 7th on the annual TimeOut’s list, this indie neighbourhood in Tokyo has recently evolved into a hotspot for foodies Time Out’s annual list of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods couldn’t have come at a better time with Japan now finally reopened to the world. And Shimokitazawa (or Shimokita, as the locals affectionately call it) has reclaimed the title as Tokyo’s coolest ‘hood
A VOLCANO TOWERS above Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, the reflection of its craggy slope shimmering on the water. Mount Nantai has long called travelers to this part of central Japan. Some 1,200 years ago, the wandering monk Shodo Shonin fell under its spell. In its honor, he founded a temple, Rinno-ji, and a shrine, Futarasan-jinja,
Tokyo is a big city, so if you are coming to see cherry blossoms (sakura), it makes sense to stay near the best cherry blossom spots. Cherry blossom trees in Shinjuku Gyoen national garden Book well in advance Cherry blossom season is peak tourist season in Tokyo and hotels can book out months in advance,
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A truly authentic experience, one which you feel reluctant to leave Back up, and give us the wide-angle view of this place. Set in the Arashiyama district on the western side of Kyoto (an area frequented by Japanese nobles of years gone by), Suiran sits seamlessly on the jade waters of the Katsura river. The
Japan is famous for its four distinct and breathtaking seasons, and many visitors to the country often consider the Japanese autumn to be the most beautiful. As temperatures dip after the scorching summer, the colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. This fall foliage is a magnificent sight that has inspired artists and poets for
TOKYO — Japan is showcasing its latest scientific achievements, ranging from sea and air to space, as the government aims to boost and propagate cutting-edge technologies despite the country’s decline in international competitiveness in such fields. The Cabinet Office is co-hosting an event dedicated to “Society 5.0,” a future society the government believes Japan should
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