Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan's western island of Shikoku ... the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring ...

But a trail-blazing businesswoman in western Japan has a way to link the two in a mission to reenergize her community with creative young talent. Yamasaki Kurumi, the 65-year-old head of Kochi ...

the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring official flowering, the agency said, adding full bloom is expected in about a week. On ...