Spring in modern Japan is about new beginnings, but ancient festivals reveal that sakura was a sign so ominous it could scare people out of their...
In Tokyo, sakura season began half a month later than in 2023. Late bloomers are expected to last until the end of April, offering much to...
A warm winter and the return of cold weather are thought to be delaying Tokyo's sakura season, with the latest forecast predicting March 27 as the...
The people of Chichibu celebrated the arrival of spring with a lively parade of floats and spirited calls of "Horyai!" (treasure is coming).
Sakura season is likely to begin around the average time or earlier in most regions, with Kochi on March 19, Kyoto on March 25, and Sapporo...
Japanese plum blossoms are currently in season until early March, blooming in varying shades of white and pink in gardens and shrine precincts across Tokyo.
At night, the 339 cherry blossom trees are illuminated by the gentle glow of the lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere.
April marks a new start in Japan, especially for students and employees. Here are our 100 yen store picks to make life a little easier during...
Spring in Japan is about new beginnings and change, and we should not be paralyzed by fear of mistakes. Just remember, even the greatest minds start...
To the delight of visitors, an unusually warm spring has caused multiple flowers to bloom all at once at Hanamiyama park in Fukushima city.
Tokyo's Somei Yoshino trees were declared in full bloom on March 14. Sakura season has arrived early, but don't panic — you have until the end...
Pops of pink in Tokyo's cityscape signal the arrival of peak sakura season. Many of the sakura species date back to the work of Edo-period horticulturalists.
