Anyone bent on bypassing the heavy traffic and taking in the famous “Kawazuzakura” (Kawazu cherry blossoms) now has a luxury option—helicopter day trips from Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula.

Kawazu zakura is a variety of cherry blossoms that bloom early. This year, they flowered later than normal, but are now in full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The mail package was delivered to the office of Rep Japan, which operates iZoo in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov 13, reported Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun.

A crowd of people are seen among Kawazu cherry trees in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Feb. 14, 2024. Early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms, which herald the forthcoming arrival of spring, are ...

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? This leafy Japanese region is just two hours out of the city, but feels a world away.

A one-year-old boy was killed and four people seriously injured after a small car collided head-on with another car in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sunday. The accident occurred at around 4 p.m. on ...

Siliconera got a chance to talk to SaGa series creator Akitoshi Kawazu about games like SaGa 2 and 3 DS, Unlimited SaGa, and more.

News See beautiful cherry blossoms in February in Shizuoka, about three hours from Tokyo This local flower festival on the Izu Peninsula kicks off on February 1 with about 800 blooming Kawazu ...

Yuka Kawazu's Danse En L'Air Presents L•O•V•E In 10th Anniversary Celebration Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble theatrical ballet, contemporary, ballroom, salsa, and hustle pieces.