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The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.
There's a little Netherlands in Nagasaki and in spring it transforms itself into a tulip paradise.
The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.
Expo '70 Commemorative Park is known for being one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots.
See Fukuoka Castle shine in all its glory at this special illumination event happening between March and April.
Nagoya's biggest spring festival will be taking place on the grounds of the famous Nagoya Castle.
Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima is known as the "waterfall cherry tree" and is one of Japan's major cherry blossoms spots.
Japan's earliest 'summer fireworks festival' takes place in Okinawa in April!
See late blooming cherry blossoms in Osaka this spring.
Take this chance to visit Kawaguchiko during cherry blossom season and be rewarded with an incredible view of Mount Fuji.
Make the most of sakura season at the Osaka Castle Spring Festival, happening from February 21 to April 15.
The Takayama Spring Festival is one of Japan's most famous festivals.
This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).
The festival is decidedly more domestic than international, and there's a lot more to it than watching films.
The Kawanishi Genji Festival celebrates a Japanese literary classic-"Tale of Genji".
The Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint has a garden of late blossoming cherry trees.
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
Pound the asphalt or cheer from the sidelines at the Nagano Marathon 2024
Board tall ships with billowing sails, see races, cruises, evening light-ups and fireworks.