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 ...

Spring in Japan is a magical season, especially for cherry blossom lovers. While iconic spots like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka draw crowds for Sakura viewing, there’s another side to Japan that offers the ...

Yoshino, in Kansai, is one of Japan’s most famous cherry blossom spots, with over 30,000 sakura trees covering its mountain slopes. Blooming from early to mid-April, the blossoms create a breathtaking ...