Get off the beaten path with some basic Japanese to see the sakura

This year the sakura (cherry blossoms) came early! So I made a language article about how to travel to see some hidden spots. Get out of your “toire wa doko desu ka?” comfort zone and learn how to branch out a bit!

Article on the Japan Times here:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/03/22/language/get-off-beaten-path-basic-japanese-see-sakura/