Snow-covered cherry blossom trees and a castle moat in this northern Japan city are currently lit up in pink in the evenings, ...

Totoro from Ghibli’s iconic movie My Neighbor Totoro is getting involved in the celebrations for the upcoming sakura season.

But there they are, and approaching fast: the Japan Meteorological Corporation recently released its fourth 2025 sakura forecast, giving us a good picture of when to schedule cherry blossom ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, Japan is bracing for another peak in visitors this year. While the travel industry and the national government are enjoying the post-pandemic ...

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu love exploring different places together, and their recent trip to Japan is proof. The couple recently took a family trip to Japan, where they visited different places ...

The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, an annual celebration of Japanese and Hawaiian cultural traditions, returns to Hawai‘i’s Big Island on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Marking its 32nd year, ...

Ordering the ochazuke special at Mt. Fuji is a bit like peering into the childhood photo albums of brothers Aaron Jackson and Yusuke Jackson, the revered sushi spot’s new owners. They’re new ...

Ahead of cherry blossom season, the ume or plum blossoms ... the first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar, which takes place in early February. It puts forth tiny white and pale ...

While Japan is often the top destination for cherry blossom viewing, Korea offers an equally breathtaking experience with fewer crowds, making it an ideal alternative for those seeking a more serene ...

If you can’t make it during Japan’s peak cherry blossom season, don’t worry—there are other ... Credit: Getty Images/Saha Entertainment Another late-blooming destination is the Mount Fuji area, where ...