The Ultimate Hanami Vocabulary
Hanami as we know it today was not the same before the Heian period (794-1185). Traditionally the protagonists of flower blossom viewing …
Beyond Sakura – Japan Flower Festivals
These days it is all about sakura, it is pink party everywhere. Families, colleagues, friends and lovers gather around cherry trees to …
Tokyo – Hanami away from the crowds
Tokyo has more than 13 million citizens, all of them, plus a growing number of tourists, love Hanami, Sakura (cherry blossom) viewing. …
Seasons in Japan
Before leaving for my first trip I often read high praise on the beauty of the various seasons in Japan, the colors …