Plum blossoms are usually the first flowers to appear in the late winter in Japan. As a result, they symbolize resilience, ...

Whether you're planning to travel to Japan or are already here, the tourist industry is ready to help you explore the best cherry blossom spots. In the heart of Tokyo, cherry trees are beginning ...

The Japanese government has cancelled an annual party held to admire the blossom on cherry trees, following allegations of cronyism. The publicly funded event, honouring the great and the good for ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...