Cherry blossoms bloom over a snow-covered field in the village of Okura, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 1, 2025. Known as one of ...

“From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of ...

In his book “Hana to Konchu, Fushigina Damashiai Hakkenki” ("Flowers and insects: discovering the mysteries of deception"), Japanese plant expert Hajime Tanaka explains that these spots act as ...

Learn how to get rid of Japanese beetles with these tips from an expert. Discover preventive measures to keep your garden ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

FINDING Japanese knotweed on your property can quickly turn into a costly nightmare that can stop you being able to sell your ...

Shibazakura Park, also known as Hana no Juutan (Carpet of Flowers), is a breathtaking seasonal attraction located in Sanda City, Hyogo. First planted in 1984, over 100 million moss phlox flowers ...

Last year, record-low snowfall made it difficult to view the flowers and snow together ... me feel that the long-awaited spring has finally arrived." (Japanese original by Kan Takeuchi, Yamagata ...

Award ceremonies for grand cordons and orders with gold and silver stars will be held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May ...

One Japanese city has been dubbed the most beautiful city to visit in Spring - with travel experts sharing that May is when ...

HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Gilles Gui was looking for the magical purple bluebells that raise their heads each spring under the ... about everywhere right now. Japan is awash in a sea of cherry ...