Tag: Spring

Japan travel adventures with the family

Kyoto Arashiyama autumn colours

Japan’s Seasons

One of the things I love about Japan is that the seasons are celebrated and mark distinct times of the year. Spring is Sakura or cherry blossom season. A time when everyone comes out to celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom and picnic under the delicate, transitory petals. This is one of the most popular times…
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Cherry blossom Tokyo

Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan

Sakura or Cherry blossoms have a short glorious season of two weeks in the Japanese spring. Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is an age old custom in Japan, a celebration of Spring and recognition that life can be fleeting like the cherry blossom. Cherry blossom viewing in Japan is a magical experience with rows of trees…
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