Key Japanese for the Cherry Blossom Season
Do you know your 'sakura' vocabulary?
8 Key Sakura Types in Japan
Before you step outside for 'hanami' this year, be sure to check this guide to a few of the most beloved types of cherry blossom in Japan!
Japan's Top 5 'Hanami' Hikes
Japanese culture is deeply tied to nature, and there's no better time to appreciate the Japanese wilderness than cherry blossom season.
11-Day Sakura & Word Heritage Tour of Japan
Get to know the beauty of Japan on an 11-day, all-inclusive tour with a licensed English-speaking guide!
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.
Sip on Sakura Soda Under the Cherry Blossoms
No cherry blossom viewing party would be complete without at least one bottle of 'sakura'-infused cola!
Quiz! Cherry or Plum Blossom?
Think you know your 'ume' from your 'sakura'?
3 Breathtaking Cherry Blossom Spots in Toyama
Every spring, Toyama Prefecture's cherry trees come to full bloom, and a few places are popular nationwide. We have three fabulous viewing spots to share with you!
