Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, opened to climbers on the Shizuoka Prefecture side on Thursday. Starting this season, new ...

From tranquil mountain lakes to tropical hideaways, Asia is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking lakeside retreats.

Looking for day trip options within a two-hour drive of Tokyo? These destinations offer many architectural, cultural, and ...

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian).

Kawaguchiko (the area surrounding Lake Kawaguchi) is the perfect base for exploring the Fuji Five Lakes area and offers stunning views of Mt. Fuji from its northern foothills. Around the lakeside, you ...

Near Mount Fuji, 200 cherry trees have burst into bloom, pairing two of Japan’s most iconic symbols to create a beautiful scene. This year, the trees all blossomed at the same time, delighting ...

Cherry trees are seen in bloom on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, April 8, 2025. About 30,000 cherry trees are in flower, enveloping the entire mountain in a pale pink hue.

Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise due to overwhelming interest from guests. The family-owned and operated ...

Its popularity later spiraled due to social media's obsession with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji -- with snaps often featuring elements like cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and ancient pagodas ...

Mount Yoshino in Yoshino-Kumano National Park is considered one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan. There are more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees in the area, and some are ...