I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama, Kobe, and Nara.

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Tokyo's cherry blossom season started five days earlier than last year, with full bloom expected by March 25. Kyoto's peak bloom is forecast for early April amid warmer temperatures.