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Full array of 366 hana komon, each with its own associated meaning and symbolism, is on offer.
This quick and easy technique for spotting a soon-to-fall blossom is surprising even the most ardent cherry blossom lovers in Japan.
It’s time to picnic under the trees and bask in the fleeting moment of beauty.
Mie town’s garden opens its gates after nightfall so guests can see the gorgeous blossoms in a whole new light.
These emblems are more personal than a birthstone, and more inclusive than the family crests of Japan’s noble houses.
With its stunning scenery and fragrant beauty, this is one spring festival you don’t want to miss!
The internationally famous garden in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture is a must-see for everyone at least once in their lives.
Not every pink flower in Japan is a cherry blossom.
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but a “flower” that’s actually a crepe tastes a lot better.
Forget seasonal sweets and drinks. In Japan, even pots and tableware get a sakura makeover in the spring, and the results are gorgeous!
This elderly couple turned their sad future around with the beauty of flowers and now thousands of people visit them when their garden blooms each year.
As Japan gets ready to flip the calendar from May to June, it’s a perfect time to get out of the house and spend some time outdoors. If you’re the sort who hates cold weather, it’s finally warm enough to spend the afternoon outside with no need of a jacket, and if you can’t stand the heat, you’ve only got a few weeks left until the onset of the steamy rainy season and sizzling midsummer weather patterns.
And to sweeten the deal, right now there’s a perfect spot for your sojourn with nature, this breathtaking field of over 15 million flowers in Saitama Prefecture known as the Heavenly Poppies.
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