Japan’s sakura (cherry blossom) season is one of the most iconic natural spectacles in the world, drawing tourists from across the globe to witness the delicate pink blossoms that signal the arrival ...

The iconic cherry blossom festival in Japan has been cancelled over fears that a recent influx of disruptive tourists — fueled by viral travel content on social media — is encroaching on the “quiet ...

Travel has a unique way of turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. It allows us to step beyond our daily ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan — The annual Cherry Blossom Festival returned this weekend at the headquarters of U.S. Army Japan under tighter restrictions, offering a scaled-down version of the popular spring ...

Climate scientist Yasuyuki Aono, who died last summer, learned to read ancient Japanese script to compile records on peak bloom dating back to the ninth century C.E.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. For 2026, the sakura forecast points to a mostly earlier-than-average ...