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Set Sail on a Cherry Blossom River Cruise in Tokyo
Springtime in Japan means one thing, and one thing only: cherry blossoms. The trees transform into dreamy pastel clouds, parks come alive with picnickers, and brands everywhere release their pink seasonal merchandise. While you may think of heading somewhere like Ueno Park...
A Contemplative Stroll Along Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path
The Philosopher’s Path, or Tetsugaku no michi, is a 2 km-long pedestrian pathway along a canal in the Northern Higashiyama area of Kyoto. It’s said that Kyoto-based philosopher Nishida Kitaro would walk this path on his daily contemplative strolls, and it seems...
Sakura Jingu Shrine: Pretty in Pink Cherry Blossoms and Ribbons
There are plenty of places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo, but Setagaya’s Sakura Jingu Shrine has a unique edge: ribbons. Visitors to this small shrine can purchase pink ribbons from the shrine office before filling them...
Destroyed, Dismantled, Rebuilt: Takada Castle in Niigata
Niigata prefecture lies on the western coast of Japan, over 200km northwest of Tokyo. Its hilly geography is perfect for growing rice and producing sake, while the Sea of Japan coastline provides a saltier type of bounty. And, like much of Japan...
Ueno Park: One of the Best Places to see Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Come springtime in Japan, there’s one thing on everybody’s mind: cherry blossoms. People watch the forecasts, scrutinise the buds and, when the time is right, head to the parks to lay down their picnic blankets and crack into the snacks. It’s all...