Karina Ikedo

Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) is a symbol of spring in Tokyo. The city is transformed into a dreamy landscape of dancing pink petals as the cherry trees reach their peak bloom.

Shibuya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo and is home to the iconic Shibuya 109 – a shopping mall housing over 120 shops offering the latest trendy fashion and cosmetics items.

Japanese mascots are super popular around the country and are a unique part of Japanese culture. They’re called yuru-kyara (meaning loose or relaxed character) or gotochi-kyara (local government character).