The country’s symbol of spring is being spotted in mid-autumn, so we held a one-man sakura party to celebrate!
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There’s no better time to come to Japan than fall, and no better way to spend your trip than by wandering through these crimson forests and gardens.
You know you’re in for a rough time when a storm freaks out someone who has literally seen all of the earth.
Appearance of frightening but beautiful Dragon’ Nest shows that summer isn’t ready to say good-bye just yet.
Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
History buffs, nature fans, and Japanese culture enthusiasts will want to check out this island in the Sea of Japan.
On-camera reactions range from “yabai” to “seriously yabai.”
Kyoto has a heartbreaking message for visitors who carve graffiti on trees in the famous grove.
The care and patience given to the little duck family in the middle of downtown Tokyo is warming hearts around the country.
The often-overlooked Doto region of Japan’s northern island is off the beaten path, but should be on your itinerary.
Chichibugahama Beach looks like a Makoto Shinkai anime come to life, and is well worth a detour off the beaten travel path.
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With sakura season done in the Tokyo area, it’s time to switch from pink to blue and the 4.5 million Nemophila flowers of this amazing park.
Japanese proverb sternly reminds social media users about an often forgotten way in which cherry blossom trees are extremely delicate.
Tokyo college kid is ahead of the merchandising curve as he goes beyond itasha to show his love for this season’s hit camping anime.
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