This year, they flowered later than normal, but are now in full bloom in the town of Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. On March 2, the weather was warm like spring. Many people visited and took photos ...

KAWAZU, Shizuoka Prefecture--Hundreds of cherry blossom trees that line the Kawazugawa river here get a head start on other varieties by blooming early each year, and now is the time to see them.

Hundreds of early-blooming cherry trees lining the Kawazugawa river in Shizuoka Prefecture have now reached their peak after a cold spell delayed their bloom. Around 850 Kawazu-zakura cherry trees ...

The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, TBS reported. Police said Yoshiro Kawazu, a part-time worker, spoke to the girl who was standing in front of a convenience store, saying "Come here ...

This mountainous region in Shizuoka Prefecture sits near a major ... Atami and Ito are famed for their hot spring resorts, while Kawazu draws crowds in early spring for its cherry blossoms.