While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

The main square of Matsuyama Castle features five plum trees planted so visitors can enjoy the view of the castle and the blossoms together. The red plum trees are still in the bud, but their white ...

Plum blossoms Plum blossoms are spotted in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung on Feb. 2, 2025. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome Your News Tips] We invite our readers to submit news tips, including photos ...

Kairakuen Garden in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the most famous places in Japan to see plum trees. The garden is ...

On January 4th, the peak blossom viewing period ofthe 23rd Liuxi Plum Blossom Festival commenced at Liuxihe National Forest Park. Within the park, 100,000 white plum trees are in full bloom, their ...

The plum blossoms might get less hype than the cherry blossoms that follow, but they still make for some gorgeous late-winter scenery. This year marks the 68th run of the Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri.

The winter-blooming plum – or ume – flowers may not be as spectacular as cherry blossoms, which bloom about a month later and are the symbol of spring in Japan. But the white and pink ume ...

Plum Festival kicked off at Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture on January 11. Atami Geisha also celebrated by giving a performance at the opening ceremony. The garden boasts 469 plum trees of 60 ...

The festival, a cherished tradition held for 16 consecutive years in Hongmei Park, showcases over 700 plum trees boasting seven prominent varieties, including Gongfen and Zhusha. Their branches ...

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