Chasing Sakura in 2025: Your Ultimate Cherry Blossom Guide
Alright, let’s set the scene: Japan in springtime. The air is crisp, the streets are lined with delicate pink petals, and the scent of freshly brewed matcha floats through the…
Top 10 places to visit in Japan during cherry blossom season
Japan is renowned for its stunning cherry blossoms, or “Sakura.” The season typically lasts from late March to early May, depending on the location and weather conditions. During this time,…
Seven myths about Okinawa
Most people are familiar with the Japanese capital of Tokyo and Osaka, and Kyoto, but much of this fascinating nation remains a mystery to visitors. Here are seven of the…
Haiku Poetry About Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
A cloud of cherry blossoms;The temple bell,－Is it Ueno, is it Asakusa? How many, many thingsThey call to mindThese cherry-blossoms! Very brief –Gleam of blossoms in the treetopsOn a moonlit…
Masaoka Shiki
The cherry blossoms:Being ill, how many thingsI remember about them Scatter layerby layer, eight-layeredcherry blossoms Moon at twilighta cluster of petals fallingfrom the cherry tree cherry blossom petalsblown by the…
Ushiku Daibutsu (Buddha)
The Ushiku Daibutsu (“Great Buddha of Ushiku”) in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Stands 120 meters tall and is one of the world’s highest Buddha sculptures. In comparison, Nara’s Daibutsu at…
Fragile petals
The Japanese cherry blossoms and the tradition of flower gazing, or hanami, have inspired poets for centuries. This is a haiku call to mind the beauty of springtime and the…
Kyoto Cherry Blossoms
Maruyama park is one of Kyoto’s most visited places during the sakura season. Since it is so close to the Kyoto downtown area. The park has many wonderful cherry blossoms,…