Pops of pink in Tokyo's cityscape signal the arrival of peak sakura season. Many of the sakura species date back to the work of Edo-period horticulturalists.
As early-blooming cherry blossom trees herald the arrival of spring, reports have emerged of an alarming change in Japan's most popular sakura, Somei Yoshino.
Sugawara no Michizane was an eminent poet of the Heian period. His love of plum blossoms has been passed down over a millennium to the children...
Originally a pilgrimage site for pilgrims to the Shinto shrine, Mitakesan has recently become popular as a hiking destination and has trails to satisfy all levels...
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has made it possible for locals and travelers to explore the grounds year-round and experience the charm of early summer fireflies in the...
Take a walk around your neighborhood at this time of year in Japan, and you'll find large bunches of pastel ajisai flowers that arrive with the...
If you’re visiting from June till early July, you’ll encounter many different varieties of hydrangea flowers. The most common ones are the mop-headed clusters of blue...
One of the many pleasures of living in Tokyo is discovering beauty in unexpected places. The garden along the Arakawa tram line is one such attraction.
This unseasonable usherance, the result of optimal weather conditions, has caused the Japan Meteorological Agency to bring forward the dates on their flowering forecast.
Despite endless cases of mistaken identity, there are some key differences between plum and cherry blossoms—most notably, smell.
Let’s just start with the premise that, if you are anything like me, you probably have the green thumb of a two-year-old who is capable...
Spring in Japan is usually a season for flower viewing. It’s a seasonal activity that attracts Japanese, foreign residents, and tourists to well-known sites for...
