Japanese plum blossoms are currently in season until early March, blooming in varying shades of white and pink in gardens and shrine precincts across Tokyo.
Metropolitan Tokyo received a rare dusting of snow in early February, turning two of its best formal gardens into a photographer's wonderland.
While it is December, autumn colors are still at their peak in some of Tokyo's most beautiful parks and gardens, including Rikugien, the "Garden of Poets."
Jindai Botanical Garden's special chrysanthemum exhibition goes on through November 19, and the blossoms are expected to be at peak beauty that last weekend.
There are good train connections to Utsunomiya from three stations in Tokyo for a pleasant day of exploring Japan's industrial history and modern lifestyle.
Meiji Mura is underrated considering all the architectural marvels it has to offer, including the Imperial Hotel designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lotus leaves have emerged from the water to catch all the sunlight they can. The sheer abundance of them, covering every inch of the pond, is...
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Inuyama Castle, built in the 16th century, is Japan's oldest castle. It offers an unhindered view of Kiso River and the plains of the former castle...
Pack your camera and rain gear and head to Kamakura, where hydrangeas at Buddhist temples bring color to Japan's rainy season.
Waseda University's main campus features the picturesque Okuma Garden, along with four museums, including one dedicated to the novelist Haruki Murakami.
Volunteers, along with the operator of the Arakawa tram line, team up to take care of rows of Tokyo roses and other flower selections lined up...