Tag: culture

The Top 5 Best Places For Viewing Autumn In Japan

The wave of blossoming of reds, oranges and yellows that burst through Japan in the autumn season is highly anticipated. From late October the exciting hum begins. Find the best autumn viewing spots in Japan with Sakuraco.

A woman in a kimono looking over at Mt Fuji one of many pythical monutains of Japan.

The Mythical Mountains of Japan

If you are an experienced hiker or mountain climber you may get permission to climb these mythical mountains in winter.

Exterior shot of a shopping district in Osaka lit up in yellow celebrate Golden Week in Japan.

A Simple Guide to Golden Week in Japan

Golden Week is one of the longest holiday seasons in Japan, started in 1948. The name ‘Golden Week’ was coined in 1951 after the phrase ‘golden time’ from Japan’s radio and TV phrase, which was the primetime listening hours.