Seasonal Travel Writer
Yuki tracks Japan's cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons for ExploreJapanDaily, turning regional bloom forecasts into week-by-week planning windows.
Follows Japan Meteorological Corporation and regional tourism board forecasts throughout each bloom and foliage season to keep planning windows current.
May 6, 2026·5 min read
The 2026 cherry blossom season is over. This archived guide keeps the typical bloom windows by city; for a future trip, start with the spring planning guide.
Apr 18, 2026·7 min read
Plan ahead for Japan's second most spectacular season. Peak koyo (autumn foliage) dates by city and best viewing spots.