With thousands of bushes to be enjoyed, these floral wonderlands are just waiting for you to stroll around them.
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Thousands of flowers bloom in the west Tokyo mountains, but they all started from one man’s kind thoughts.
Once again, foreign nationals need help after taking the risks of mountain hiking too lightly.
Fireflies get an early start in one of the only places where they can be seen in the city center.
Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.
You don’t get this beautiful in a day, and Ashikaga Flower Park has two other types of flowers also looking their best.
After helicopter evacuation, college student returns to pick up something he left behind, gets himself stuck again.
Annual event in Fuji Five Lakes area offers one of the most beautiful views of the symbol of Japan.
With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.
Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.
Guinness World Records awards designation to Shizuoka town after thorough measuring of dimensions.
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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