OSAKA--The grounds of the Japan Mint in Osaka’s Kita Ward opened to the public on April 5 in an annual event to show off the hundreds of flowering cherry blossom trees. But a lucky 1,900 or so ...

With spring blooms taking over and marking the start of cherry blossom season around the world, we look at Indian spots to ...

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.

Meanwhile, Okayama prefecture offers a calmer alternative, particularly if you're looking to combine cherry blossom viewing with art at nearby Naoshima island. With the city of Okayama serving as ...

After national liberation in 1945, residents of Jinhae-gu sought to remove the trees as the cherry blossom was Japan's national flower. In the 1960s, however, such trees were identified as king cherry ...

Russian tourists to Japan to double from 100,000 in 2024 Cherry blossom and free visas among draws, says tourism union Russians enjoy boost from stronger rouble, higher real wages Russians ...