While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom ...

Kawazu-zakura, also known as Kawazu cherry blossoms, is a unique variety of cherry blossom that blooms in early spring in Japan. It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka ...