Kakunodate is a quiet town in Akita Prefecture which used to be a stronghold for samurais and is famous for its refined and elegant atmosphere. It is not only popular for samurai traditions but also for its abundant weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura). Let’s take a closer look at the castle town’s historical aspects in terms…

Spring is here and the very thing that reminds you of spring in Japan is sakura flowers. While you are out there admiring the beauty of sakura flowers, you may notice that not all sakura flowers are the same. This is because there are over 200 varieties of sakura in Japan! This article will show…