Ever dreamed of seeing Japan’s symbolic Mount Fuji up close? These 5 places are famous for having the best viewpoints of the incredible Mount Fuji. Whether its during the golden hours of sunset or the early fog of the morning; from the comfort of your bike, or at the peak of a hike – each of these locations offers their … Read More
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The Best Summer Destinations in Japan
Planning a summer trip to Japan, but not sure where to start? Look no further: here is our list of the best summer destinations in Japan!
Japan’s Top 10 Wisteria-Viewing Spots
The end of cherry blossom season is certainly not the end of flower festivals in Japan! Every year, following the cherry blossoms, lush purple wisteria flowers arrive in Japan, blooming from April to May. The beautiful purple flowers are called fuji (ふじ, 藤) in Japanese. Here are the Top 10 wisteria-viewing spots in Japan!
Things to do During SUMMER in Japan
Japan’s summer season is notoriously hot, but it’s also very fun! Here’s a list of the most popular activities to do during the summer months in Japan.
Byakugouji's Fuji (Wisteria) Festival
Springtime in Japan isn’t only about cherry blossoms – in fact, fuji (藤 ふじ), or wisteria in English, is a beautiful purple flower that blooms in long hanging strands. People gather in many places all around Japan to witness these beautiful blossoms in person. One popular spot is Byakugouji (白毫寺) Temple in Tanba City.
Beautiful purple flower, Fuji （藤）, wisteria in Kita Kyūshū (North Kyūshū)
Ohayō gozaimasu! Today’s photo is Fuji-en’s beautiful flower, Fuji（藤）, wisteria.