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Photographers love taking this classic photo of Tokyo Skytree up through the kawazu sakura tree that's located by the bottom right corner...

Tucked away in the traditional Japanese-style garden beside the main area of Matsuchiyama Shoden is a single kawazu sakura tree. This is...

Kuramae Shrine (蔵前神社) is a very popular spot for kawazu sakura viewing in Tokyo. The large trees surround both sides of the torii...

Yushima Tenjin Shrine has been a well-known spot for plum blossom viewing for hundreds of years, and has over 300 trees spread across the...

This stunning shrine is home to both a popular wisteria festival and plum blossom festival. It is also one of "The 10 Jinja of...

This festival takes place only once every three years, and is held at Namiyoke Shrine in Tsukiji which is a famous place to pray for...

One of the places you can see early blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo is at Ebara Shrine which is located in Shinagawa city right across...

Awa-Odori is a traditional dance originating from Tokushima prefecture that has a history of over 400 years. This festival is held from...

One of the best spots to see early blooming cherry blossoms is at Sakura Jingu Shrine in Setagaya, Tokyo! The grounds of the shrine are...

This is the perfect setting for a summer fireworks festival along a large lake in Sagamihara with vintage retro game centers, and...

Although the Japanese name of the festival is technically the "dragon boat festival" there are no boats and it is celebrated by viewing...

Hari-Kuyō is a Japanese festival that was created around 400 years ago for needle-workers and housekeepers to pray for improved skills,...

Around 1000 plum blossoms in both pink and white decorate the mountainside path of Mount Tsukuba every year around mid February to late...

Although they usually start blooming around early-mid February, this year (2022) the cherry blossoms in Atami have started blooming in...

Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki prefecture hosts events all-year-round based on the flowers and plants that are currently in season. In...

Daruma (達磨) are traditional Japanese dolls that are regarded as a talisman of good luck. Daruma are typically purchased at the beginning...

Hachioji Ichyou Matsuri 八王子いちょう祭り/ Hachioji Ginkgo Festival is a two day festival celebrating the change of color of the approximately...

Up until the 1950s, the river near Nakai Station was home to many dyeing factories, and the water was used to wash their dyed goods. To...

Bake Neko Matsuri (Supernatural Cat Festival) is a Halloween Parade that anyone can join in on by signing up in advance, and showing up...

For the past couple of years Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory has been selling a special treat during the end of August ~ beginning of...