Nagano prefecture is known as the ‘roof of Japan’, with endless mountain ranges, sometimes reaching heights of 3000 meters. There are so many opportunities for hiking in Nagano. There’s no shortage of things to do in Nagano; it is one of Japan’s most popular spots for snow sports, onsen, snow monkeys, temples, castles, and, of course, hiking in Nagano is very popular too! The prefecture is abundant in nature …

If you’ve caught flower fever after this spectacular sakura season, don’t worry – Wisteria season is just around the corner so get ready! Wisteria, known as fuji or ofuji in Japanese, bloom between mid-April and mid-May. Japan is home to some of the best wisteria gardens in the world. As well as this, Japanese gardens and parks are so beautifully sculpted and often feature blooms throughout all seasons. So, …

Spring in Hokkaido starts a little later than in the rest of Japan, while cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo and Kansai around early April when spring in Hokkaido is only just beginning. The Hokkaido cherry blossom season is usually in early May, a whole month later! With the vast array of parks and national parks in Hokkaido, there are always opportunities to get outside and enjoy …

Sakura season is upon us! For many, this means that it’s finally time to get outside and get some vitamin D after staying wrapped up and cozy in our houses after this very cold winter. There’s no better way to celebrate spring in Japan than by heading outside to check out nearby sakura spots. Here is a guide for anyone living in Hiroshima, we will discuss where you can …