Habu Park in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture features 1,000 blossoming sakura trees in the spring. You can also hire a boat to admire the blossoms from the water and the park is a popular spot for bird watchers, too.
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The first month of spring brings some welcome relief from the cold weather and the cheerful bursts of blooms brighten the spirits with cherry blossoms making an appearance in the south and plum blossoms in the north. Meanwhile, the colourful Hinamatsuri girls' festival is held nationwide on 3 March and it’s still a great time to enjoy the snow – especially backcountry skiing.  


It’s still unclear when we can travel internationally again, but in the meantime we will continue to bring you travel inspiration and updates and look forward to welcoming you to Japan when the time is right.


This month’s newsletter will delight lovers of the nationally revered cherry blossoms, we also visit Tohoku to see how the region has recovered on the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and we introduce a new art exhibition in Japan you can enjoy from home. 

 

COVID-19 health & safety information: 

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JNTO Sydney brochure room and travel information phone line closures:
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Japan's leading airlines receive 5-Star COVID-19 Safety Rating from SKYTRAX
 
ANA and JAL have both received the full 5-Star accolade, a testament to the superior health and safety initiatives implemented by the two airlines. JAL also received the Diamond Certification by APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying.

March is about new beginnings as Japan eases into spring. The colourful Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Festival) is held on 3 March and sakura trees start blooming in Tokyo and other warmer spots. Read our March guide for more details or discover what's on in April here.
Festivals in March 

 

The Tourist Information Center of Japan National Tourism Organization has compiled a list of festivals throughout Japan for the month of March. The list provides details on which festivals went ahead, are scheduled or were cancelled.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Japan opened on 18 March 2021

 

Universal Studios Japan held its grand opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD earlier this month – bringing to life Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures so guests can play inside their favourite Nintendo games. 

CULTURE GATE to JAPAN

 

CULTURE GATE to JAPAN is a new art exhibition at seven airports across Japan and Tokyo International Cruise Terminal. A wide range of videos about the artworks and the destinations that inspired them have been created so people can enjoy the works from anywhere in the world.
 

This month was the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which devastated Japan's Tohoku region. Local passion and pride have put the region back on its feet - discover all the amazing landscapes and historical treasures it offers.
 
A decade has passed since the devastation brought by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of March 2011. To witness Fukushima's restoration efforts, MATCHA visited the towns of Iwaki, Soma, and Namie along the Pacific Coast to check out their food culture.

Sakura in Japan are renowned for their radiant, delicate and transient beauty and are intrinsically tied to Japan’s history, culture and identity. Learn more about the importance of sakura in Japan and the best places to view them with our comprehensive guide.
 

In Yanagawa - the city of canals - ride a gondola through the waterways to enjoy the cherry blossoms and historical buildings scattered throughout. The oarsmen love to share fascinating titbits about the city's feudal past and sing rhymes penned by famous local poets.

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