Best Parks in Tokyo for a Peaceful Afternoon Stroll
Discover Tokyo’s most serene parks—from vibrant hanami hotspots to off-the-beaten-path green retreats—perfect for a mindful afternoon stroll.
Spend Your Hanami Weekend in Fukuoka
For those of you who are looking to add a little variety to your hanami celebrations, why not take a weekend trip to Fukuoka and enjoy the cherry blossoms away from home?
Japan’s Famous Snow Corridor: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Snow Corridor is one of Japan’s most breathtaking seasonal attractions, featuring towering walls of snow up to 20 meters high. Running from April 15 to November 30.
Japan’s Peak Bloom: Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2022
Even though cherry blossom season has passed in the Tokyo area, an ideal way to take in colorful flowers standing out from beautiful backgrounds is at the Fuji Five Lakes area of Yamanashi Prefecture, where you can enjoy one of the biggest blooms of the year.
Setsubun: Japan’s Holiday of Changing Seasons
Before the flowers start to blossom, take part in Setsubun. This year, the holiday—whose name literally means “seasonal division”—falls on Thursday, February 3. We take a look at the history and traditions of this venerable celebration.