For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...

Makino Kogen, a resort town located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is a two-hour drive from Tennoji in Osaka. Known for ...

As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year, travelers from all ...

As the echoes of winter fade away, one of Japan's most cherished seasonal markers emerges: the blooming of cherry blossoms. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 24 that the iconic Somei ...

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...