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Introducing one of the nine Metropolitan Cultural Heritage Gardens, a beautiful Japanese garden with its own fascinating backstory and a wonderful blend of nature, culture and...
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Characterized by a fusion of nature and technology, the garden epitomizes the belief of the founder, Zenko Adachi, that "a garden is a form of painting.”
As Ishikawa tackles the devastation on the Noto Peninsula, visitors are being invited back to favorite tourist spots in the southern part of the prefecture.
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.
Pack your camera and rain gear and head to Kamakura, where hydrangeas at Buddhist temples bring color to Japan's rainy season.
After the sakura come the azalea, bursting with vibrant colors that illuminate the city. These spots are accessible by public transportation or even by bike.
The rain has shortened the peak sakura season, but there is still plenty to see at Tokyo's sakura spots, including temples, shrines, and "sakura snow."
