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This is a preview of the full content of our Japan’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
  • All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
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  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Cherry Blossom Viewing 花見

Check the blossom forecast! (late-Mar to late-Apr)

Sakura

Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is huge in Japan, signalling the arrival of spring - and this may well be your reason for visiting.

Japanese celebrate with hanami parties, usually involving pinics and drinking under cherry trees throughout the country. To do it Japanese style, check out How to do Hanami.

Predicting exact dates is a national pastime, so make sure to check out the cherry blossom forecast.

Remember, spring moves up the country from the south. What is known as the ‘cherry blossom front’ (sakura zensen) advances up Japan with the opening and full bloom of blossoms from Kyūshū in late March to Hokkaidō in late April.

Japan 2010

Spring: Mar, Apr & May 春

Text © Craig McLachlan

Images by sodai gomi, Yoshikazu TAKADA