It’s springtime and the season for sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan again. This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times ...

Yozakura Cherry Blossom Festival: 7-11 p.m. daily through April 5. View 12 illuminated mature cherry trees during peak blooming time and listen to Oregon Koto Kai perform on the patio. Ebetsu Plaza, ...

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The 2025 Water Lantern Festival lights up the Potomac River at National Harbor in Maryland on March 29, 2025. (7News) ...

It's Sakura season ... perfect setting for an open-air bath filled with spring water. The resort serves the best of traditional Japanese cuisine, prepared by world-class chefs and served in ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...

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(Kyodo Photo via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive ...

Dreaming day and night of Japan's famous Sakura season but can't make the trip. Well, India has its own hidden cherry blossom nooks that look like a fairytale. From the misty hills of Shillong to ...

But not every pool of heated water qualifies as an onsen. Japan has strict laws governing one of the country’s most iconic activities, widely considered a natural treasure. Onsen water is heated ...