Japan is one of the world's most iconic travel destinations, and the country's famous cherry blossoms draw crowds of tourists every year. In 2024, the pink foliage of the sakura trees attracted ...

HIROSAKI, Aomori -- Snow-covered cherry blossom trees and a castle moat in this northern Japan city are currently lit up in pink in the evenings, to the delight of visitors. The "Fuyu ni Saku ...

Happily, there are many countries across Asia where you can view cherry blossoms sans the crowds. From Japan's close neighbour, South Korea, to cooler Southeast Asian regions, these alternative ...

1. Cherry trees belong to the rose family of flowering plants, Rosaceae, which includes roses, apples, pears, almonds, quinces, apricots, plums, cherries, peaches ...

Climate change is rearing its ugly head on beautiful things – cherry blossom trees in Japan and the US are blossoming earlier because of warmer temperatures. No country is more associated with ...