Spring is fast approaching, and I am getting excited about the promise of warmer weather and tasty new treats to try. There are usually a ...

Cherry blossom ( sakura ) season is one of the most beautiful times of the year to be in Japan. During late March and early April, the Jap...

One of the main reasons tourists flock to Japan every spring is to take part in a beautiful tradition which the Japanese refer to as “Hana...

Spring in Japan means sakura (桜) or cherry blossoms and sakura-flavored food and drinks. A tell-tale sign that spring is soon on the way ...

Starbucks Japan have just released their seasonal cherry blossoms selections. This is something that we at Japan Australia look forward to...

Inaba Jinja Shrine (伊奈波神社) is a Shinto shrine located at the foot of Mount Kinka in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture. The shrine is one of the t...

The Japan and China Friendship Garden (日中友好庭園) is located right across the road from Gifu Park (岐阜公園) in Gifu City. The garden was created...

Spring is finally here in Japan and if you can’t tell, I’m very excited about it! It has been a long cold winter here in Japan and spring ...

We are lucky here in Gifu to have so many great spots for viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms. This year they are expected to start ...

Häagen-Dazs have just released a Sakura Cherry Blossom flavoured ice cream to celebrate their 30th anniversary in Japan. It is really good...

Sunomata Castle, also known as Ichiya-jo is a Japanese castle located in Ogaki in Gifu Prefecture. The castle is a replica of the famous o...

We are lucky here in the Gifu and Aichi area of Japan to have many great spots for viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms. This year they a...

Spring is upon us in Australia with warmer temperatures and the beautiful spring flowers and blooming cherry blossom trees. In Japan, spri...

Usuzumi Sakura is one of the oldest cherry blossom trees in Japan and is said to have been planted in 487 AD. It can be found in Neo villa...

This year’s cherry blossom forecast is later than previous years with most places in Japan expecting a late March blooming date. This is mos...

Spring is upon us in Australia with warmer temperatures and the beautiful spring flowers and blooming cherry blossom trees. In Japan, spring...

Japan is a must see destination for the traveler that is rich in unique traditional culture and historical ambience. The following are some ...