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…
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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…
Enjoy a socially distanced private hanami with this sakura tree rental plan
Seeing all the sakura season products and goods being released around Japan makes everybody crave for that picture perfect picnic under a cherry blossom tree….
Sakura Drone Project provides free gorgeous sakura backgrounds, virtual hanami and more
While some people may try to find socially distant ways of enjoying cherry blossoms this year, the pandemic has put the kibosh on the typically…
Enjoy your very own cherry blossom viewing from home with this sakura ikebana set
If you’ve been itching to view the Cherry Blossoms but would rather avoid the big crowds that often gather under the trees, we understand. But…
Chauffeur service in Japan keeps cherry blossom viewing parties alive with luxury limo hanami
Hanami, or cherry blossom flower viewing parties, are one of Japan’s favorite ways to celebrate the beautiful sakura season of spring. Gathering under sakura trees…
The most stylish Buddha in Japan gets a fashionable upgrade during sakura season
The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed…
Chill out underneath Tokyo Tower at the ‘Naked Night Sauna’ event
The ‘NAKED SAUNA & SPA’ project which started in November of 2020, is known for creating sauna experiences that leave visitors with a ‘sauna high’…
Train conductor photobombs shot of Japan’s early blooming sakura in most delightful way
For most of Japan, sakura season is just around the corner. Those lucky enough to live in or travel to Kawazu, however, benefit from some…
These cute Doraemon sakura handkerchiefs are perfect for the spring season!
If you are eager for the sakura season, you are not alone! As it turns out, everyone’s favourite robot cat from the future – Doraemon…
Tokyo restaurant serves up sakura tacos to celebrate cherry blossom season
Despite the pandemic putting a damper on cherry blossom viewing parties, it’s getting to be that time of year in Japan where you can throw…
Enjoy early sakura blooms with AR-enabled “Neo Hanami” by Morinaga and Flowers by Naked
Japanese digital art collective Naked are known for their impressive projection mapping and interactive events, but they are perhaps most famous for their flower-themed works,…
Sea of Cosmos illuminated by breathtaking sunrise captured by photographer
Cosmos, affectionately named ‘akizakura’ in Japanese – literally, ‘cherry blossom of autumn’ – are a popular flower that blooms from mid September to early November….