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Sayama Pond: Japan’s Oldest Manmade Pond

Just half an hour from Osaka city is quiet Sayama Pond. Now it is known for the pretty cherry blossom

There are many places in Kyoto where you can enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms. While some of the most iconic places

There are many beautiful cherry blossom spots throughout the Kansai region, but in Nara, one of the best spots is

Many people would agree that temples, shrines, and castles are the best places to enjoy the Japanese sakura, or cherry

Hidden on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture is the little-known Hirokawa Temple. Many tourists have never heard of this temple,

Cherry Blossoms i.e. Sakura [桜] No matter how many other kinds of flowers bloom in the spring, sakura will always