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  • Where to See Fall Leaves in Tokyo: 10 Stunning Spots for Autumn Colours

    Where to See Fall Leaves in Tokyo: 10 Stunning Spots for Autumn Colours

    Nov 14, 2024

    Tokyo's autumn season is one of the nicest times to visit, as the weather is mild and the nature - beautiful. As the city's gardens, parks, and forests burst into colours of red, orange, and yellow, people make the most...

  • The BEST Cherry Blossom Spot in Japan?

    The BEST Cherry Blossom Spot in Japan?

    Mar 22, 2022

    For anyone looking to make a springtime trip which combines cherry blossoms and tourism, look no further than Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture. Often referred to as the best spot for cherry blossom viewing in Japan, it is certainly worth the...

  • Autumn at Heirin-ji Temple, Saitama

    Autumn at Heirin-ji Temple, Saitama

    Dec 15, 2021

    There are many famous places near Tokyo to see Autumn leaves. This blog will focus on the city of Niiza in Saitama. You can reach Niiza by taking the Tobu Line from Ikebukuro, so it is very easy to get...

  • Hakuba in Summer - Things to Do & What to See

    Hakuba in Summer - Things to Do & What to See

    Aug 10, 2021

    Hakuba - famous for its powder snow and killer ski slopes, is very popular amongst foreign visitors to Japan. Home of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Hakuba is definitely worth visiting in the cold season, when you can indulge in snow...

  • May Flowers in Japan and Where to See Them

    May Flowers in Japan and Where to See Them

    Apr 26, 2021

    Cherry blossom season may be over, but that doesn't mean there are no flowers left to see. Japan is a country where various blossoms bloom year-round, great for the garden enthusiast. Soon we are heading into May, so here are...

  • Plum Paradise in Yugawara and Odawara

    Plum Paradise in Yugawara and Odawara

    Feb 24, 2021

    Over this past long weekend the weather soared to an unseasonably warm 23 degrees, so I decided to make the most of the long weekend by purchasing the "JR East Welcome Rail Pass" and partaking in my favourite activity -...

  • Hydrangeas and Rice Paddies in Kaisei Town

    Hydrangeas and Rice Paddies in Kaisei Town

    Jan 27, 2021

    Every year in June, it drizzles with rain nearly continuously, with sun being but a rare treat. One of my favourite things to do during this time is seek out hydrangea (or "ajisai" in Japanese) spots. The blooms are large...

  • The Snow Festivals of Hokkaido: Sapporo and Otaru

    The Snow Festivals of Hokkaido: Sapporo and Otaru

    Jan 18, 2021

    Hokkaido is Japan's top winter destination, known for its powder snow and freezing temperatures. It is where people go to try activities like dog sledding and ice fishing. Many tourists go for the Sapporo Snow Festival, an ice sculpture extravaganza...

  • Outdoor Onsen and Autumn Colours in November

    Outdoor Onsen and Autumn Colours in November

    Oct 23, 2020

    Onsen, or hot springs, are extremely popular in Japan. They range from a mere small tub inside a steamy room, to enormous facilities with indoor and outdoor baths and all sorts of "special baths", like red wine, or yuzu lemon...

  • From Hokkaido to Kyushu - Where to See Autumn Leaves

    From Hokkaido to Kyushu - Where to See Autumn Leaves

    Oct 02, 2020

    The autumn leaves season generally starts around the end of September in Japan and runs all the way until December. First the Northernmost part of Japan - Hokkaido, succumbs to the cold season, and from there things move South. If...

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