Cherry trees have begun to bloom in Kochi on Japan's western island of Shikoku ... the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring ...

The elegant Kochi Castle is one of Japan's few remaining original castles, offering a glimpse into the country's feudal past amid a modern cityscape.

At least six cherry blossom buds opened up on the specimen tree in Sannomaru at the Kochi Castle in the southwest of the country, Japan Meteorological Agency said. This Somei-Yoshino cherry ...

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern city of Kochi ... Known for its stunning castle backdrop and vibrant ...

But a trail-blazing businesswoman in western Japan has a way to link the two in a mission to reenergize her community with creative young talent. Yamasaki Kurumi, the 65-year-old head of Kochi ...

the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring official flowering, the agency said, adding full bloom is expected in about a week. On ...