Amongst Tokyo’s many claims to fame, cherry blossom season (hanami) is high up on people’s bucket-lists as a must-see when in Tokyo. Every year, you can feel the excitement as the pink petals known as sakura fill the city in a picture-perfect welcome to spring and parks fill with revellers armed with tarps, blankets, bento, beer and sake to enjoy…
This post was sponsored by Tokyo Metro Gov, but concerns my own opinion. Tourism in and around Japan isn’t what you’d call new or rare. Each year, millions visit this incredible country to experience one of the most breathtaking, rich and diverse cultures in the entire world. But just as is the case with most tourist destinations worldwide, there’s a…