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Anna Ignatova is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow. She was raised in Moscow, where she pursued a degree in Journalism at the Higher School of Economics and took her first steps into the profession. Driven by her dream to study abroad and learn French, she moved to Brussels to live la vie bruxelloise. Along with that, she earned a master’s degree in Digital Media at VUB. Anna is passionate about journalism, loves to travel, and finds inspiration in literature, fashion, and cinema.

6 February 2026 - 11:34

Overtourism and unruly tourists force Japan to cancel Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival

Japan’s growing struggle with overtourism has reached a symbolic and controversial milestone, as authorities near Mount Fuji have cancelled a well-known cherry blossom festival after years of mounting […]
29 January 2026 - 17:23

2026 could be a surprisingly affordable year to see Japan’s cherry blossoms

Japan’s cherry blossom season typically draws large crowds and higher prices, particularly in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. In 2026, however, travellers planning to visit during the sakura period may find […]