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Latest Japan Cherry Blossom 2024 Forecast: When & Where to See Sakura in Japan (Updated 3/28)
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 2024! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom forecast, talk about sakura viewing culture, and see where are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan.
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Sendai And Matsushima Spring
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Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Spring
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Fukushima, Koriyama And Iwaki Spring
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Other Surrounding Areas Of Aomori Landscapes
10 Cherry Blossom Festivals to Enjoy in Japan's Tohoku Region in 2024
Renowned across Japan, the cherry blossom festivals in the Tohoku region, situated in the northern part of Honshu, mark a time of celebration and renewal. As winter recedes and spring ushers in, the southern Tohoku's Fukushima prefecture first witnesses the cherry blossoms' bloom from late March to early April. This floral spectacle then gradually advances northward through Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita, Iwate, and Aomori prefectures. Each prefecture hosts its own distinctive celebrations in honor of the cherry blossoms, showcasing the region's rich cultural tapestry. Below, we explore some of the most celebrated sakura festivals in Tohoku and delve into the details of these enchanting events.
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Sapporo / Chitose Theme Parks
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Sapporo / Chitose Other Amusement
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Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace Spring
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USJ, Nanko Port Winter
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Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Gift Shops
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Shin-Osaka Gift Shops
Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)
Japan and robots go together like a hotdog and mustard. One of the nation’s most famous robot exports is known worldwide simply as “Gundam.” What started out as an anime has become a huge franchise with its own games, movies, and even a life-sized statue in Tokyo’s Odaiba. What many people don’t know, however, is that there is a way to pilot your very own Gundam robot!
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Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
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Shinagawa Shows
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Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Feast on Hokkaido Crab! Expert Shares All About Where, When, and How to Eat Them
Many people say, "When in Hokkaido, you've got to try the crab!" Surrounded by colder water, Japan's northern island of Hokkaido is a hotspot for this delicacy. Here you can find many restaurants offering a variety of crab delights, plus shops that process crabs imported from Russia and Alaska. Now we know that crab with the right amount of saltiness, deliciousness, and sweetness that fills your mouth is what you are looking for! But what kind of crab can you find in Hokkaido, and when is it most delicious? We spoke with Marumi Osanai Shoten, a crab processor in Nijo Market, which is very popular with travelers, to find out! Main image: PIXTA
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Hotels
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Yakiniku
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Hakone / Odawara Ryokan
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Ryogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R) Downtown
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Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Downtown
Daisetsuzan National Park (Hokkaido) - Seasonal Guide to the Playground of the Gods
Daisetsuzan National Park is known as “Kamuy Mintar” in the language of the Ainu, Hokkaido’s indigenous people. “Kamuy Mintar” means “Playground of the Gods”. And when you set foot in Daisetsuzan, the largest of Japan’s land-based national parks, the reason for this nickname will be immediately obvious.
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Spring
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Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
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Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Other Restaurants
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Hakone / Odawara Ryokan
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kyoto Suburbs Villages
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kyoto Suburbs Unique Hotels
Here Are the Best Cashless Payment Options You Can Use in Japan (+Tips)
When shopping in Japan, e-payments can save you a lot of hassle. This article provides an overview of electronic payment methods available in Japan, including their pros and cons, to help you choose the most suitable method for a smooth shopping experience.
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Sapporo / Chitose Other Sightseeing
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Sapporo / Chitose Spring
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Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Spring
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Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Sushi
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