The season is not just about the flowers—it’s a cultural phenomenon deeply rooted in Japanese history, traditions, and aesthetics ... During the samurai era, sakura became a metaphor for ...

Donmai curates a delectable and aesthetic Sakura Festival keeping in tune with the arrival of Spring in Japan. Up for grabs are dishes like Hamachi Tartare, Mune Robata, Sakura Inari, Shishito ...

I think Sakura (cherry blossoms ... the flower petals that fall off the tree at the onset of a breeze. In Japanese aesthetics, be it tea art, flower arrangement, or garden design, such ...

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian). For more than a millennium ...

Every January, Starbucks heralds the coming of spring in Japan, way before its actual arrival, by unveiling its limited-edition chilled cup for sakura season. This annual release is known to feature ...

“Occasionally, I teach Japanese at Rajagiri College,” he adds. The delicious spread at Sakura Komichi features authentic Japanese dishes made using imported ingredients and traditional cooking ...

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. An ...

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 season in the ...