Cherry blossom season is almost upon us. Across the country, the blooms are expected earlier than usual this year. I enjoyed ...

Spring also brings vibrant festivals, from the dazzling Takayama Matsuri to Kyoto’s geisha-led Miyako Odori. Whether you’re ...

In Japan, the tradition of cherry blossom-viewing, known as hanami, holds a special place in people's hearts. This cultural ...

The entire city celebrates the blooms with picnics and events, special sakura-themed menus, and hanami bento and snack spots near viewing areas. There are multiple locations around Tokyo to view the ...

To tie in with Sakura season, for the month of March, Koyn is serving a unique cherry blossom-inspired Hanami menu, featuring a rich, deep pink cocktail with gin, rhubarb syrup, raspberry dust and ...

The viewing of cherry blossom is known as hanami, and is so influential on Japanese culture ... local cafes to big chains like Starbucks and McDonalds, as well as dainty bento boxes filled with spring ...

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. In Japan, it is common to meet up with friends to contemplate cherry trees when they bloom or to ...