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Kyoto’s sakura season is over, but Hokkaido’s is just getting started!
Cherry Blossom / Hokkaido / Sakura / Sapporo / Spring

Kyoto’s sakura season is over, but Hokkaido’s is just getting started!

Posted on: April 20, 2025April 20, 2025

As Japan’s cherry blossoms start to wither away on Kyushu and Honshu islands, their life cycle has just begun in Hokkaido!

Enjoying the Hanami festivities at Sewaritei – Kyoto’s sakura haven
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Park / Sakura

Enjoying the Hanami festivities at Sewaritei – Kyoto’s sakura haven

Posted on: April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

An absolute province for cherry blossom indulgence, Sewaritei offers magnificent hanami sakura viewing by the Yodogawa River in Kyoto.

Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing

Posted on: April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread
Cherry Blossom / Food / Kyoto / Sakura

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread

Posted on: April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Japan’s take on Korea’s 10 won bread, the 10 yen pan is a big coin-shaped baked delight that has been popularized at festivals and events.

Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!
Cherry Blossom / Gion / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!

Posted on: April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

Cherry blossom season is in full flight in Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto, and what better way to see the sakura than Maruyama Park in Gion?

The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!

Posted on: April 5, 2025April 5, 2025

The 2025 sakura season in Japan has arrived, and Kyoto’s wonderful cherry blossoms are blooming all over the prefecture!

5 underrated treats to try this sakura season!
Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Food / Sakura

5 underrated treats to try this sakura season!

Posted on: April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Sakura season 2025 has arrived! Instead of just focusing on sakura-flavored treats, I’ll include all the best new spring treats this time.

Spring in Japan – 5 ways to make the most of Japan’s best season!
Cherry Blossom / Food / Sakura / Sports and Fitness / Spring

Spring in Japan – 5 ways to make the most of Japan’s best season!

Posted on: April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Spring in Japan is a time for new beginnings. As the freezing winter days draw to a close, the warmth of spring beckons us to the outdoors!

3 reasons you should see Japan’s cherry blossoms at night
Castle / Cherry Blossom / Sakura

3 reasons you should see Japan’s cherry blossoms at night

Posted on: April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Stunning streetlight sakura and quiet magical walks are just a few reasons you need to experience Japan’s cherry blossoms at night!

Fushimi Port Park is a haven for outdoor activities and scenic strolls
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Sports and Fitness / Spring

Fushimi Port Park is a haven for outdoor activities and scenic strolls

Posted on: April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

A short walk from Chushojima station, Fushimi Port Park is a scenic place in Kyoto where families and friends gather for outdoor fun!

Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot

Posted on: April 13, 2024April 26, 2024

Bathed in the glory of endless cherry blossom trees, Sewaritei is a district of the Yodogawa Riverside Park with unbeatable sakura views.

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season
7-Eleven / Cherry Blossom / Food / Gion / Sakura / Spring

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season

Posted on: April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Seasonal snacks are one of my favorite things about Japan. During spring, the theme is sakura treats! Made using REAL cherry blossom recipes.

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