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, Shizuoka Prefecture--A cherry blossom festival held here as a harbinger of early spring in the Izu Peninsula is now under way, but ironically not many flowers are open due to cold weather.

An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in the central Japan ...

In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

Last July, 21-year-old Sichuan native, who’s known by the pseudonym Cheese, was on vacation at a seaside resort located at ...

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the Izu Peninsula is the birthplace of the Kawazu Sakura, one of the first ...

One destination that’s worth considering if you’re visiting Japan earlier is Kawazu town, located on the Izu Peninsula, which is about three hours away from Tokyo. Kawazu is renowned for its unique ...

It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, where it was first cultivated. One of the most notable characteristics of Kawazu-zakura is its early blooming period.

Atami-zakura is among the earliest region to bloom, with blossoms opening between late January and early February. The blooms ...

Happily, there are many countries across Asia where you can view cherry blossoms sans the crowds. From Japan's close neighbour, South Korea, to cooler Southeast Asian regions, these alternative ...

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