Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

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 ...

Explore 9 stunning castles in Japan, from Himeji to Hirosaki—rich in samurai history, architecture, and scenic beauty. A must ...

Cherry Blossom Festival in the Charles B. Wang Center from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival was hosted by the Japan Center and ...