Sunday was another gorgeous day here, with unlimited sunshine and temps in the low 70s. It’s weather I wish I could bring back for Opening Day in Chicago, but... well, you know how that goes. I have a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Take a 20-minute walk northwest of Ueno Park to the more than 100,000-square-foot Yanaka Cemetery, the first public burial ground in Tokyo and an oasis of foliage and ...

Even among Tokyo's innumerable flower-viewing spots, Ueno Park stands out with its sheer scale and tasteful lantern decorations. Turned on at sunset, these beautiful lights help make Ueno's ...

After four long years, the sights and sounds of picnickers beneath the cherry blossom trees returned to Tokyo’s Ueno Park as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Families and friends enjoyed food ...

Each spring, locals and visitors flock to the city's most famous parks to partake in Hanami, which translates to "flower viewing." Ueno Park, a renowned cherry blossom spot, is currently witnessing ...

If you've ever dreamed of strolling under a canopy of cherry blossoms, Japan in cherry blossom season is a must. But with ...

Tokyo was as cold as mid-winter on March 29, with a low of 4.6°C observed during the day.Despite the cold weather, many ...

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society. The ...

Those who use the redesigned public restroom in Ueno Park and grace its toilet seats are greeted by murals of popular animals--a panda, a giraffe, a lion and a penguin--as seen from behind ...