Tourists on Saturday (April 12) enjoyed the view of cherry blossoms and tulips in full bloom alongside the snow-capped ...

Cherry trees planted along the trail on Mt. Hikarujo in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, are now in full bloom. It's said the cherry blossoms form the shape of a dragon climbing the mountain. Local people ...

BANGKOK—As foreign tourism becomes increasingly important to the Japanese economy, Thai tourists stand out from the crowd by ...

With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – a period of fasting, reflection and community – just ended and the Christian Holy Week coming up, it’s a good time for reflection, for introspection ...

Shoulder season refers to the period of time between peak season and off. This can last months or weeks depending on ...

Authorities in Japan’s Nagano prefecture are on high alert after a bear attacked ... Bear Thread: Spring has come to Japan.

About 4,000 cherry trees were seen at their peak on Saturday on an ancient tomb against a view of the snow-capped Northern ...

The famed Takato-kohigan cherry trees at Takato Castle Site Park in Ina, Nagano Prefecture, often hailed as the finest ...

Among these discussions, Nagano Mei's candid comments about enjoying cherry blossom viewing alone sparked interest and brought attention to the theme of individuality in modern social settings.