Sure, cherry blossoms are great, but Japan in spring offers way more than just staring at pink trees all day. Optional Activities Not To Miss Take scenic spring hikes through Japan’s lush ...

Around 1,700 cherry blossom trees are rooted in Nara Park and give the Sagi-ike Pond a pink hue. Close to Nara Park, you’ll enjoy visiting the Great Buddha at Todaji Temple, Kofukuji Temple and ...

Blush pink hues of blooming flowers have made for a picturesque sight at the Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG), which starred in its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Nearly 200 cherry blossom trees ...

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. 3 ...

The Japanese apricot is very popular in Japan where they have cultivated about 300 named varieties. If you live in USDA zones 6 to 8, this small tree is easy to grow with very few pests or problems.

TOKYO >> People are celebrating Japan’s peak cherry blossom viewing season without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in two years. But many are strolling under the trees rather than ...

TOKYO (AP) — People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season this week without COVID-19 restrictions in place for the first time in two years. But many are limiting ...

Japan's famed cherry blossom season blankets the country in the delicate white flowers of the prized and popular "somei-yoshino" tree, delighting residents and visitors alike. But some want change ...

Just as the first robin marks the beginning of spring in the United States, Japan’s cherry blossoms are iconic markers of the season. But this year, they’re early, and it’s freaky as heck.