The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

KYOTO -- Cherry blossoms are almost in full flower in various locations across Kyoto Prefecture, with tourists from both Japan and abroad enjoying blossom viewing in Arashiyama Park on April 3.

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off ... one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan. There are more than 30,000 cherry ...

It is time to be in Japan. And now. On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry ...

If you've ever dreamed of strolling under a canopy of cherry blossoms, Japan in cherry blossom season is a must. But with ...

Each time I travel to Japan, I feel the same level of excitement I experienced during my first visit nearly 10 years ago. The adrenaline rush of walking below sparkling sky-high buildings, the kitschy ...

Sakura is a flowering cherry tree in Japan, known for its beautiful ... Maruyama Park, Kyoto – A perfect spot for nighttime cherry blossom viewing. 3. Hirosaki Park, Tohoku – Known for its ...

Cherry blossoms inspire a particular form of seasonal enthusiasm. Each spring, these ephemeral blooms draw admirers who plan vacations around their brief but magnificent flowering. What began as a ...