Get Ready to Bloom! The 51st Mito Hydrangea Festival Promises a Sea of Color in 2025 Mark your calendars, flower enthusiasts! The 51st Mito Hydrangea Festival is set to paint Ibaraki Prefecture in vibrant hues of blue, pink, purple, and white in 2025. Announced by Mito City on March 24th, 2025 at 3:00 PM, this … Read more
Step Back in Time: Exploring the Tropical Oasis of Shinjuku Gyoen’s Grand Greenhouse Imagine stepping out of the bustling heart of Tokyo, a city renowned for its futuristic skyscrapers and neon lights, and finding yourself suddenly transported to a lush, tropical paradise. This is exactly what awaits you within the historical and stunning Shinjuku Gyoen … Read more
Meet Awakami! Cuddle Up with Awaji City’s Adorable Mascot and Plan Your Trip! Awaji City, Japan, has a new, irresistibly cute reason to visit: cuddly Awakami plushies! As of March 24th, 2025, the city is now selling stuffed animals of its beloved mascot, Awakami, offering visitors a tangible and adorable memory of their Awaji Island … Read more
Saving Tradition: Discovering the Beauty of “Out-of-Habit” Conservation in Large Greenhouses Imagine stepping into a vibrant oasis, a world teeming with lush greenery and delicate blossoms. But this isn’t just any botanical garden; it’s a space where something truly special is happening – the preservation of traditional agricultural practices using innovative, large-scale greenhouses. This is … Read more
Spring in Tomioka: A Promise of Blooming Cherry Blossoms in 2025 Get ready to witness the stunning beauty of cherry blossoms in Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture! According to the official Tomioka Town website, as of March 24, 2025, a “Cherry blossoms blooming situation” update has been published, suggesting the vibrant spectacle is just around the … Read more
Step Inside a Tropical Paradise: Exploring Japan’s Large Greenhouse of Japanese Vegetation Imagine stepping out of the crisp Japanese air and into a vibrant, humid world teeming with exotic flora and fauna. That’s precisely what awaits you at Japan’s collection of “Large Greenhouse of Japanese Vegetation,” a hidden gem documented by the Japan Tourism Agency’s … Read more
Step into a Tropical Paradise in the Heart of Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen’s Grand Greenhouses Beckon! Imagine stepping out of the bustling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo and into a lush, verdant world brimming with exotic flora and tranquil beauty. That’s exactly the experience that awaits you at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and its meticulously maintained Large … Read more
Step into a Tropical Paradise: Discover the Endangered Orchids in this Remarkable Greenhouse! (Published by the Japan Tourism Agency) Imagine stepping into a lush, vibrant world overflowing with exotic colours and delicate fragrances. Imagine being surrounded by rare and endangered orchids, each a tiny masterpiece of nature, meticulously cared for and preserved. This isn’t just … Read more
Discover the Legacy of Fukuha Itto at Shinjuku Gyoen: Where a Visionary’s Green Thumb Breathed Life into a Tokyo Oasis Imagine a sprawling oasis nestled in the heart of bustling Tokyo, a tranquil escape offering a diverse tapestry of landscapes – from meticulously manicured French formal gardens to serene English landscape gardens and a traditional … Read more
Step Back in Time: The Romantic Beginnings of the Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse Imagine stepping into a Victorian-era glass palace, filled with exotic plants from far-flung corners of the world. This is the feeling you get when you consider the historical significance of the Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse, a fascinating piece of history nestled within one of … Read more