SHIZUOKA (Kyodo) -- An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in ...

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.

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

Out on the Peninsula, there are birds everywhere ... and visit the hiking trails of Izu Oshima Island and the lakes, hot springs and volcanic wonderland that is Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

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

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 ...

Cherry blossom season in Japan is right around the corner (and has, in fact, already kicked off in some regions). Tokyo and Kyoto are some of the most popular destinations to view these gorgeous ...