March 8, 2013
Photo of the Week: The Equinox in Japan
Winter is fading and the buds are beginning to bloom. What better way to welcome spring than by saying “Konnichiwa!” in Japan?
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January 4, 2012
Photo of the Week: Tulips
They say “April showers bring May flowers.” In Holland, April showers bring zillions of beautiful, bold tulips. Read more »
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December 21, 2011
Cherry Blossoms: Japan’s Springtime Specialty
The winter season is upon us! For those of you who forgot that winter was coming, neglected to plan your vacation, and will be ready to take a break in the spring after a busy holiday season, Japan has got just the thing to refresh and rejuvenate your spirits. Leave the holiday poinsettias behind and look forward to a Japanese flower that will ring in the spring. Read more »
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February 4, 2011
Photo Diary: Welcome Spring
Yes, it is February, so why are we talking about spring’s arrival? It may be hard to imagine, but blossoming tulips and cherry blossoms are just around the corner in our favorite nonstop destinations, and Amsterdam and Tokyo are preparing for the colorful delights that spring brings. Tokyo’s cherry blossom festivals occur in April, but in Okinawa, the celebrations have already started. Unlike Tokyo, the cherry blossoms in Okinawa are a vibrant pink and blossom in late January to early February. Read more »