Along both riverbanks, both banks, 5 kilometers of cherry blossom trees continue uninterrupted, making it one of the most famous viewing spots for Nara cherry blossoms. When in full bloom, the flowers ...

Delicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern ...

However, while it’s true that cherry blossoms don’t bloom until the weather warms up in the spring, the flowers need cold for their development too. After sakura trees shed their leaves ... Osaka (大阪) ...

Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture was also part of the Upgrade Programme ... You can enjoy the sight of the vibrant flowers decorating the tall camellia trees and the fallen blossoms painting the ...

With global warming tending to make more extreme seasons, cherry blossom season will likely keep shifting each year. Your best bet is to time your visit for late April and use CherryWatch, a reliable ...

Mount Yoshino (Nara): Mount Yoshino boasts about 30,000 white wild cherry trees spread across its valleys and ridges ... centered around the traditional practice of “hanami,” or flower viewing. These ...

If you’re a cottagecore fan dreaming of an idyllic cottage life with hand-hewn logs, a wood-burning stove, and a cup of ...

The best places to go in Asia in 2025 are a study in how vast and varied the continent is. From the ancient gingkgo forests ...

The ancient city of Nara is a major draw for the country's record influx of visitors — but like in nearby Kyoto, where photo-hungry crowds have been accused of pestering the famous geisha ...

Nara (Japan) (AFP) – As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste ...

NARA, Japan — As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens ...