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Grab your umbrellas and get ready to see the silver/blue/purple/pink lining to Japan’s rainy season.
With thousands of bushes to be enjoyed, these floral wonderlands are just waiting for you to stroll around them.
Thousands of flowers bloom in the west Tokyo mountains, but they all started from one man’s kind thoughts.
Princess Mononoke anime characters highlight the beauty of nature…and the Japanese language.
You don’t get this beautiful in a day, and Ashikaga Flower Park has two other types of flowers also looking their best.
Annual event in Fuji Five Lakes area offers one of the most beautiful views of the symbol of Japan.
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.
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