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There's no doubt about it: sakura season in Japan is absolutely beautiful, and many tourists plan their Japan trip around it. But we're here to tell you about Japan's other blossoms - ume - and why they beat even the cherry blossoms in many ways! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, ♡   at no extra cost to you   ♡ Jump to: (1) Japan's plum-blossom tradition (2) Why plum-blossom season is a gre

Historical Narita-san Temple is often overlooked by tourists but can be a wonderful first or last impression of Japan. Image courtesy of...

This 400 year-old shrine is dedicated to the memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's first Tokugawa shogun Ueno Toshogu Shrine ( 上野東照宮)  is a...