Each spring, Japan turns pink. Cherry blossoms sweep across the country, and with Mount Fuji rising behind them, it feels ...

From pink plum blossoms in Setagaya to purple sprays of wisteria in Fukuoka, here are five alternative bloom festivals in ...

TOKYO — Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters. The ...

Spring has certainly sprung in Tokyo, with daytime temperatures in the 20s and the cherry blossoms already fluttering to the ...

Japan's environment minister says bear sightings may surge this spring when the animals wake up from hibernation. He urged ...

Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number of reported ...

It is currently the top travel destination for American tourists, with US-Japan flight bookings for spring 2026 skyrocketing.

NAHA, Japan (AP) — Spring training for Japanese baseball looks familiar; hitters in the batting cage, infielders taking ground balls, and fans lining up for autographs. But it's also quite different ...

You’ll be shocked to learn that the United States is home to some of the most acclaimed Japanese gardens in the world outside ...