Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring ... the phenological data for full flowering date of cherry tree (Prunus jamasakura) from many diaries and chronicles written by ...

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 ...

Cherry blossom season captivates people worldwide, with Japan as the most famous spot. Yet, there are eight more places where ...

and I am also happy that more international travelers are visiting Japan to enjoy the cherry blossoms.” Before the declaration, JMA officials walked around the sample tree, which is surrounded ...

The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now be enjoying the start of the cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season. It's an extremely important time of year for the country ...

The oldest cherry tree is thought to be around 2,000 years old. The Yamataka Jindai Sakura is 10.3m tall and is a Natural Monument of Japan. 6. 'Sakura' is the Japanese word for 'cherry blossom ...

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KYOTO—An ume blossom that sprouted at the Kitano Tenmangu shrine here in early March is a world first that bloomed on a cloned Japanese apricot tree using tissue culture technology. The dark ...

Tobu Railway's "Sakura Train" runs between Asakusa and Tokyo Sky Tree ... under the blossoms. The festival runs through April 14, and is scheduled to include events showcasing Japanese culture.

Explore the enchantment of the Cherry Blossom Festival. A timeless event that captivates with its blend of beauty and cultural unity.

The ceremony featured a performance of the traditional Japanese song "Sakura Sakura" played on the qanun, a musical instrument similar to Japan’s koto, providing a cultural ambiance that celebrated ...