Summer begins with Cherry Blossom, wood, music and art festivals, plus The Weeknd and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Hike the sacred Yanbaru forest, a.k.a. The Galápagos of the East, with a female shaman (yuta) and learn about the spiritual ...

Japan has become a very popular travel destination. But if you are looking to beat the crowds, check out this hidden city ...

It’s here that my guide has come to meet me at my hotel and take me on a tour of Kanazawa’s greatest hits. Cherry blossom season ... streets of this old town and encounter peaceful cafes ...

The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted their 25th Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival, co-produced by Wang Cultural Programs, the Japan Center at Stony Brook, and Ryu Shu ...

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). For more than a millennium ...

For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols. For more than a ...

The final days of the National Cherry Blossom Festival bring just as much as excitement as peak bloom. Across the city, find a dog-friendly happy hour, a Japanese street festival and a pop-up art ...

Sakura is a flowering cherry tree in Japan, known for its beautiful pink blossoms. If you have been planning a trip to Japan, now might be the perfect time! The world-famous cherry blossom season ...

For Miyajima, the cherry blossom season marks an excellent time to get involved and connect with Japanese traditions. “I’m so grateful that people look at the cherry blossoms and think about ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese ...

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. An ...