April 9, 2019 Viewing Last Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo Cherry blossoms in Tokyo start blooming at the end of March. In Japan, each prefecture has its “sample tree” and when five flowers bloom,…
February 12, 2019 The Arrival of Plum Blossoms Season It’s the season of plum blossoms! This year, the Plum Blossoms Festival of Yeshima Tenjin Shrine started on 9 February. The festival lasts until…
December 10, 2018 Night Visit to Autumn Foliage In Japan, some gardens may open at night during the peak time of autumn foliage. Such gardens are usually packed with people and it…
August 21, 2018 Toyo Bunko Library – One-Million Oriental Books and Ukiyo-e Paintings If you visit Rikugien Garden or Koishikawa Botanical Gardens, walk a little bit more and you will find a unique museum of Toyo Bunko Library….
