Spring Falling Cherry Blossoms: sakura
The fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms is symbolic to the Japanese. They liken the petals to the life of the samurai – a brief explosion of colour, bright for the duration of their short life, before they wither and die.
Cherry blossom viewing in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
With dozens of varieties of cherry tree in different regions of the country, the blossoms come out each spring for a few days, and viewing festivals, or 'Hanami' are held.
Here are some of the top spots for blossom viewings if you're in Tokyo at the right time of year.
Summer Outdoor Dining on the Decks of the Kamogawa River, Kyoto: kawadoko
The warmer months in Kyoto are welcomed with the chance to eat outside by the Kamogawa River on raised decks.
After a day of culture or work, Kyoto's kawadoko decks offer a place to enjoy a beer or cold sake and wonderful food--all as you enjoy the breeze and the view of the mountains in the distance.
Autumn Maple Leaves in Arashiyama, Kyoto: momiji
Intensifying to their most vivid red just before they expire, the maple leaves of autumn are a spectacular final flourish to nature's annual performance.
See the autumn leaves in Tokyo & Kyoto.
Winter Sapporo Snow Festival
Deep in the Hokkaido winter, one event has visitors flocking to the city of Sapporo, braving the subzero temperatures for a week of icy fun and excitement. The Sapporo Snow Festival now attracts more than 2 million people every year to Hokkaido making it one of the biggest events of Japan’s festival calendar. From humble beginnings, it has certainly come a long way.
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