In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

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Japan Is Already Booked Solid for Cherry Blossom Season. Here's How You Can Still Go.

It’s cherry blossom viewing season ... t be hanami season without the rowdy crowds of Japanese eating and drinking under cherry trees at places like Ueno Park in Tokyo. But not everybody ...

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From seaside towns in Kyoto and Okayama to ancient houses in Gifu, explore the timeless beauty of these Japanese villages.