spring
Beyond Sakura: Japan's Other Spring Blooms
The cherry blossoms last a week — Japanese spring lasts months. Wisteria at Ashikaga, blue nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park, moss phlox under Mount Fuji, and exactly when and where to catch each one.
spring
Cherry Blossom Viewing Beyond the Crowds
Skip the selfie-stick scrum. From the moat boats of Chidorigafuchi to Hirosaki Castle's petal-filled moat and Kyoto's quiet Kamo River, where to find hanami magic without the queues.