Even when Mt. Fuji is hidden in shadows, there’s still something breathtaking to see here.
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![Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/hn-2.jpg?w=640 "Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]")
TeamLab’s newest artistic “digitized nature” vision features interactive light and sound elements as you traverse an ancient forest.
Early blossoming likely means early full bloom at this breathtaking park within day-trip distance of Tokyo.
With mirrors, art installations, and a Peter Rabbit garden, this festival is the perfect day trip from Tokyo.
![Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/sy-1.jpg?w=640 "Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]")
Likely wanderer from Nara Park won’t be going back, but has a new place to live in a hot spring town.
Escape the urban sprawl by taking a tour on “Japan’s last clear stream” that will leave you clearly in tune with nature.
Woodlands that inspired the creation of My Neighbor Totoro sit at the edge of the biggest city in Japan, but this fund helps keep them green.
![Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/od-1.jpg?w=640 "Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]")
No one’s sure what to do with them, since Nara’s deer lose their protected status when they leave the park.
![When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/mk-1.jpg?w=640 "When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]")
Three cities share the status of this year’s first sakura arrivals, with a fourth joining them one day later.
Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.
![Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/sb-100.jpg?w=640 "Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]")
Things got off to a good start on our crazy-cheap trip to the land of the gods, but with funds running low, will we have a roof over our heads on a snowy night?
In-home trespassing, public urination, and other bad manners bring an end to a local tradition.
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