Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) Ueno, Japan – Why You Shouldn’t Miss Shinobazu Pond!
Ueno Park in Tokyo City is definitely one of the best cherry blossom (sakura) spots in Japan.Ueno is located in
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Ueno Park in Tokyo City is definitely one of the best cherry blossom (sakura) spots in Japan.Ueno is located in
Read MoreI just talked about the full-blooming weeping cherry tree in Rikugien Gardens, and this is another Japanese garden to view
Read MoreWhat a beautiful day!! Rikugien Garden, a large and beautiful Japanese garden in Tokyo City, is famous for red maple leaves
Read MoreDo you know? These cherry blossoms are NOT the standard sakura. I’m repeating on this blog that cherry blossoms have
Read MoreHave you ever seen walking-on-fire things anywhere? I’ve come across people walking on fire for their training in “oriental” scenes
Read MoreEarly March is the season of plum (= apricot =ume in Japanese) blossoms, before cherry blossoms. I once showed Plum
Read More3 March is Hina Matsuri, girls’ festival in Japan. I talked about its origins and the Japanese dolls here, so
Read MoreHaving something delicious is definitely part of adventures for travelers and travel blog readers. Now this post will be a
Read MoreI thought that I have talked enough about this Winter Peony Garden last year, http://tokyo-direct-guide.com/blog/2014/01/winter-peony-garden-in-ueno/but I took many photos that
Read MoreMerry Christmas! I’ve uploaded Yebisu Garden Place Illuminations 2014 and its Baccarat chandelier, and today I’d like to share Christmas lights
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