One of a minority of Japanese cities that don't share a name with the prefecture they are the capital of, Kofu is the ...

A plum blossom festival kicked off at the Atami Plum Garden in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Jan. 10. The garden is known for having the earliest blossoming plum trees in the country.

From spring sakura to snow monkeys, this guide breaks down the best time of year to visit Japan with tips on weather, ...

Springtime in Japan celebrates the spectacular flowers that burst into bloom, giving residents and visitors alike a new life.

In Tokyo, flowers are expected to start blooming March 22 and reach full bloom a week later March 29. Kyoto and Osaka are ...

Sapporo is the snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands. It’s quieter. Restaurants serve superb fish, ramen ...

Looking for a way to distil the country’s quiet islands and lively cities into one trip, Kinza Shenn explored little-known ...

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This spring, Japan’s sakura season aligns with a rare currency dip, turning a bucket-list trip into a budget-friendly reality ...

The Japanese embassy announced that Japan is gifting the United States with an additional 250 cherry blossom trees to ...