Japan Cherry Blossom 2023 #sakura #shorts
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Sakura, or cherry blossom season is one of the most popular times of the year in Japan. Like in many countries, the flower blossoming marks the arrival of warmer weather and the upcoming season is very much embraced by everyone.
While popular touristy spots like Harajuku and Asakusa are undoubtedly noteworthy destinations, perusing new places and spaces to see Tokyo’s less travelled parts is an incomparable adventure. One of those regions that both travelers and residents in Japan should explore at least once, is the posh and trendy Jiyugaoka, a cozy neighborhood located within a 10-minute train ride from Shibuya, yet away from all the touristy clamor of the city.
Unfairly omitted from most guidebooks, this lovely area often referred to as osharena machi by the locals, or “a stylish and sophisticated place,” is a hub of fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes and narrow paths that make you feel as if you’ve transported yourself to the streets of Europe’s most fashionable cities — and yet, it carefully incorporates an authentic Japanese touch.