Cherry blossoms in full bloom frame the colorful multi-tiered pagoda of Tien Yuan Temple in Taiwan.

Places to see the cherry blossom outside of Japan

The fleeting annual cherry blossom displays brighten up the spring with their clouds of delicate pink petals. Synonymous with Japan, where a cherry blossom frenzy takes over, with locals and tourists flocking to experience their blooming beauty, it is certainly not the only destination in Asia that you can experience this spectacular. So where are […]

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Japanese garden in autumn

Foliage, Food and Festivals: Japan in Autumn

Japan’s location between mainland Asia and the Pacific brings with it distinctive seasonal changes. The most famous being springtime with its famous cherry blossoms and their renowned soft pink hues.  However, as summer gives way to autumn, the transition brings with it a new and equally impressive palette of vivid reds, golds and oranges. Beginning […]

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