Top 6 Flower Spots in Saitama
Saitama is one of the best spots in Japan to experience the nation's stunning flower parks and botanical gardens.
Japan's 7 Best Spring Ski Locations
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
Japan gets so much snow that some of its biggest resorts offer skiing into the second week of May—and there's even one that goes into July!
Fukushima Ski & Snowboard Guide
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
Your guide to the top slopes in Fukushima!
Sakura in Hirosaki City
Hirosaki is a city in western Aomori Prefecture known for its beautiful castle and cherry blossoms. The city holds a Cherry Blossom Festival every year from April 23 to May 5.
Ski with Sakura in Sapporo
The end of April sees all but the nation's northernmost cherry blossoms fall to the ground. But on the island of Hokkaido, the annual wave of pink and white is only about to begin.
What Exactly Is Golden Week?
Find out about the nation's most popular holiday!
Top 9 Sakura Spots in Tohoku & Hokkaido
Since northern Japan gets its cherry blossoms later than the rest of the country, even if you've missed the first round of 'sakura' to the south, you can often catch late blooms in Tohoku and Hokkaido as late as the end of April or even early May.
How to Spend your Golden Week in Nagoya
How do you spend four days of holidays in Japan? Try heading to Nagoya!
Nagano Ski & Snowboard Guide
Nagano is easily accessible from Tokyo, offering an incredible range of Olympic-level slopes!
5 Lesser-Known Sakura Spots Around Tokyo
There are a number of gorgeous cherry blossom spots just waiting to be enjoyed in the greater Tokyo area that are virtually unknown to visitors.