As early-blooming cherry blossom trees herald the arrival of spring, reports have emerged of an alarming change in Japan's most popular sakura, Somei Yoshino.
This Valentine's Day, Japanese chocolatiers like Miho Sato won over hearts with her succulent chocolate truffles. But it wasn't always smooth sailing for Sato.
“Age is just a number,” says Mika Takishima. “My dream is to keep exercising happily and maintain my current body until I am 100 years old.”
