Petals from Somei Yoshino cherry trees are seen piled up on the ground like snow at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori ...

Japan has recently been bustling with foreign tourists eager to enjoy spring cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and winter ...

Mizue Sawano, born in Osaka, Japan, in 1941 became interested in making art at age five. She now lives in New York City. Her ...

Long rows of candy floss-coloured cherry blossoms are in season in Harrogate, with the short-lived natural phenomenon ...

Cherry blossoms, or Sakura, bloom for a limited time each year, typically reaching their peak in Toronto between late April and early May. • The exact timing varies depending on weather conditions.

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.