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7. Mount Yoshino, Yoshino Mount Yoshino closes the list of the best places to see sakura blossoms in Japan. Yoshinoyama is actually a mountainside that has become the most famous spot in the East ...

Japan's rural side is a hiker's paradise. Beyond the well-trod trails of famous mountains such as the Japanese Alps and the country's icon, Mount Fuji, here are six spectacular places to explore ...

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In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan ...

I had heard of “kitamaebune” ships on the Sea of Japan that headed north ... It is part of the series “Lisa’s Things, Places and Events,” which depicts various parts of the country ...

After considering local prices, accessibility, cuisine and the variety of attractions in each destination – along with traveler feedback – U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Asia.