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Sakura report: what people wore, poured and packed for hanami weekend in Yoyogi Park

With sakura season pulling half of Tokyo onto picnic sheets, we walked through Yoyogi Park and asked people how they got dressed, what they brought, and what...

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Tokyo cherry blossom progress report 2026: sakura is still at peak bloom

The 2026 sakura season in Tokyo is underway, with flowers now at full bloom

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16 spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in Tokyo in 2026

Sakura are gorgeous in the day, but the light-ups at parks and shrines prove that the blossoms look even better at night

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Cherry blossoms 2026: 18 best places to see sakura in Tokyo

Check out these parks and gardens for the most brilliant cherry blossoms in Tokyo, including Meguro, Yoyogi and Shinjuku

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7 types of sakura to look out for during cherry blossom season

Learn to identify a few of the more well-known sakura types

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The largest Doraemon exhibition in history just made its Tokyo debut

The immensely popular ‘100% Doraemon & Friends’ has arrived in Japan after touring multiple cities across Asia

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New immersive playground Wonderia Yokohama is now open

Expect cutting-edge interactive experiences and Japan’s largest LED tunnel at Wonderia Yokohama

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See 4,000 cherry blossoms light up at Niigata's Takada Castle this spring

The Takada Castle Site Park will also put up 3,000 traditional paper lanterns for the annual sakura festival

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The 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival dates have been announced

Mark your calendars – one of Asia's largest film festivals returns this autumn

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Catch this display of trading card-sized erotic art in Kabukicho by March 15

Some 300 miniature Shunga prints from the Edo period are on display in Shinjuku until the end of the week

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Ditto has taken over Tokyo’s Hanzomon Line for a limited time

The shapeshifting purple blob Pokémon is getting some much-needed love – it’s collaborating with the subway line until March 15

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10 best cherry blossom day trips from Tokyo

Take a short trip out of the city and experience these sakura destinations in Kanagawa, Saitama and Yamanashi

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16 best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan – with 2026 dates

Can't get enough cherry blossoms in Tokyo? Here's where and when to catch sakura across Japan, from Fukuoka to Sapporo

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5 fruit and vegetable picking farms near Tokyo for a nature-filled day out

Spend a day amid nature picking fresh fruit and veg at these green escapes in and around Tokyo

Art

5 city-run museums in Tokyo are now offering free admission for ages 18 and under

Institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum are inviting young art explorers in for free until April 5