Fukuoka isn’t particularly famous for its cherry blossoms, but these photos have us thinking it should be.
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Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】
Temperatures dipped dramatically this week, transforming sakura spots into icy pink-tinged dreamworlds.
Survey results stretch all the way from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, with several awesome stops in between.
Each one is a treat for the eyes and the taste buds using fresh fish bought near Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
One of the city’s best art museums just got better with a special springtime sakura upgrade.
Starkly striking wabi-sabi sensibilities are the perfect match for this micro-hotel in the heart of Tokyo.
Tokyo is still waiting for its sakura to start blooming, but Hirosaki Castle, in the frozen north, is already beautifully pink.
The Royal Express is coming to Hokkaido, but if you can’t wait, it’s already running in the Tokyo area.
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
Special Blue Label is adorned with traditional Japanese symbols of prosperity and happiness.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
It turns out that Olympic medalists aren’t only amazing at sports – they’re also great cosplayers.
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Authentic materials recreate the fashions of apprentice geisha, oiran courtesans, and even bridal kimono.
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