Plum trees, also known as Japanese apricots, were first planted at Hanegi Park in the late 1960s, with more added during ...

While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

Cherry blossom season is well and truly upon us, so make a beeline for these destinations to see beautiful blossoms in the ...

The Yamazakura, or Hill Cherry, is the most commonly seen wild sakura in Japan, often dotting the country’s mountainous landscapes. Similar to the Somei Yoshino, its blossoms feature five light pink ...

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The focus of hanami is said to have switched from plum to cherry blossom trees about 1200 years ago during the Heian Period. This pastime spread from the emperor and aristocrats in Kyoto to the common ...

Plum blossoms, known as ume (梅) in Japanese, mark the arrival of early spring in Japan. Blooming before cherry blossoms, these delicate flowers can be seen in parks, shrines, and temples across the ...

Coinciding with this splendid spectacle, the temple also becomes a haven for the early-blooming ‘Atami Sakura’ cherry blossoms. This unique timing allows visitors the rare opportunity to ...

While Japan is the most famous destination for admiring cherry blossoms, South Korea is fast emerging as an alternative in ...

Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...