the first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar, which takes place in early February. It puts forth tiny white and pale pink flowers.

Get an idea of when you can expect to see this year’s blooms across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more ...

Known in English as “baby blue eyes,” nemophila is a spring flower known for ... In Nanakita Park in Sendai in northern Japan, the view of the flowers covering the surface is often likened ...

Japan's Hot-Spring Tradition Japan is a paradise for hot-spring lovers, with over 3,000 “onsen” locations nationwide. For centuries, Japanese have loved hot-spring baths.

Every spring, cherry blossoms erupt across the globe, drawing nature seekers far and wide to observe the stunning pale pink flowers in their prime. And each year, the Japan Meteorological ...

For the flower of Japan’s aristocracy, the Way of the Gods seemed suddenly to be a way of the godforsaken. In Tokyo’s dismal Sugamo Prison languished the Emperor’s lifelong friend ...