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1 week ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

There’s one thing kids and kidults can agree on: fruit picking in Hokkaido is loads of fun. One of the best places to do it in Asia is summertime in Niseko. During the five-month green season from mid-May to mid-October, fruit picking thrives in its suburban areas, which is renowned for producing a wide array of fruits and vegetables. Niki Town in Yoichi County, just an hour’s drive from Niseko, is the official fruit kingdom, offering a bounty of strawberries, cherries, grapes, and more.

2 weeks ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

Every summer, Furano transforms into a sea of blooms — endless rows of lavender, poppies, and wildflowers stretch across rolling hills, backed by the Tokachi mountains. It’s a mesmerising sight, one that looks wonderful on Instagram but is best experienced in person. Planning to go flower hopping through Furano? Here’s The Luxe Nomad Guide:A Primer On Furano Flower FieldsHokkaido’s Furano area is a popular summer destination known for its colourful flower fields.

1 month ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Diandra Soliano |Kissa Castañeda |Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon

It’s probably flooding your Instagram feed right now — images of delicate cherry blossoms and the throngs of travellers who have come to see them. From March until May, sakura blankets every pocket of Japan. It’s so revered they have a forecast that tracks the precise days they bloom across the country. Knowing the peak time helps one plan hanami, a springtime practice of heading to a viewing spot to take in the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms with the company of friends and family.