Cherry Blossoms

2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast

The cherry blossoms are forecast to bloom close to their average timing in 2025.

A look at the Osaka expo site ahead of its opening

The hells of Beppu Onsen

A relaxing 2-days in Japan's best loved hot spring resort

Hachijojima, one of Tokyo’s farthest islands

Whales, hiking and island cuisine

Early cherry blossom report from Kawazu

Full bloom is expected around early March

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Discovering more of Fukui City

Only 3 hours from Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen

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Karuizawa Day Trip from Tokyo

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Exploring Kanazawa and Kyoto

A two-night trip with Mitsui Garden Hotels

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Guide to plum blossom viewing

A list of some gardens and shrines famous for plum blossoms

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Meeting the geisha of Mukojima, Tokyo

A unique evening experience

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Iwamura, a castle town in the mountains

2-day trip with an overnight stay in a historic farmhouse