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Enjoy limited-edition sweet treats from a master wagashi maker directly under the wisteria flowers at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in April.
Maps and projected dates present a great opportunity for travelers looking to chase the cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other.
One of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens gets even more beautiful with special ume illumination event.
Sakura expected to reach full bloom earlier than last year in all regions of Japan but one.
Looking for a scenic outing this month? This lakeside park in Shiga will leave you transfixed with all of its autumn glory.
Torinin’s natsu tsubaki are a symbol that beauty can be fleeting, which sometimes makes it all the more captivating.
While this park at the base of Mt. Fuji offers year-round fun, May is the best season for blooming flowers.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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