Japan has always been on my travel list since the borders reopened, and seeing that travel restrictions eased for the Land of the Rising Sun, I packed my bags and headed to Tokyo on a solo trip. My ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season 2026 is expected to bloom early, attracting millions of visitors for hanami celebrations. Discover the history, tourism impact, and cultural significance of sakura across ...

How would you describe Japanese cherry blossoms - ‘sakura’? A pretty pink flower? A sign of spring? A symbol of Japan? While all of these statements are true, they don't quite paint the whole picture.

Visitors looking to enjoy Tokyo’s cherry blossoms without braving allergy season or battling crowds can take in the view — indoors — at a seasonal exhibit atop one of the city’s tallest buildings. The ...

Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo’s cherry trees earlier this week at the peak of the annual blossom season. Traditionally, the season represents fresh starts, and also life’s fleeting ...

At this time of the year, my son and I have a favourite routine to mark the arrival of spring. Each day, on our way to the nearest train station, we pass by a somei-yoshino cherry tree and monitor the ...

Sakura season in Tokyo is not only a chance for tourists to view the iconic cherry blossom trees in bloom, but a chance for hotels to offer distinctive experiences for their guests to fully immerse ...