Few Western visitors ever experience northern Japan, but Hirosaki's immense Castle Park bursting with blossoms, bridges, and moats is an unbeatable reason to come north during Cherry Blossom Season. It's even illuminated at night. Come see for yourself!...
Catching a glimpse of sakura in Japan is more than a matter of timing and luck. When and where to see cherry blossoms all throughout Spring!...
Enjoying sake in Japan isn't rocket science, but there are a couple of things you need to know to "do it right"....
The delicious, unique, and sometimes strange regional dishes and street foods of Japan that you simply won't find anywhere else....