In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan ...

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Here’s how to explore the best of Japan’s capital, from summer festivals and less-visited neighborhoods to day trips to World ...

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a ...

From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

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Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Famous for its appearance in Makoto Shinkai’s hit anime film ‘The Garden of Words’, the expansive Shinjuku Gyoen was originally a private estate before opening to the public in 1946.

As National Garden Month begins, the landscape from the Pacific coast to the Sierra foothills becomes a living canvas of blooming flowers, rare plants, and abundant greenery. Spend some time ...

Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo's cherry trees on Monday at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts but also life's fleeting impermanence.