People are flocking to the foothills of Mount Fuji, which are covered in a vibrant pink blanket. The effect is thanks to about 500,000 low-growing moss phlox plants. Their Japanese name "shibazakura" ...

Japanese authorities in the town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount Fuji, have announced the cancellation of this year’s cherry blossom festival. Officials cited the large number of tourists and the strain on ...

As the cherry blossom season winds down in mid-April, Oshino Hakkai transitions from a crowded photo-op to a serene destination where Mt. Fuji visibility often improves. For the active traveler in May ...

Golden Week is Japan’s longest stretch of national holidays, starting from the end of April through the first week of May.

TOKYO — Hikers who aspire to summit Mount Fuji on its most popular trail can expect a “strict” inspection of their clothing and gear at the entry gate for the second year in a row, according to ...

After a relatively cool spring, the weather in Japan has begun heating up, with a few days this week even hitting early-summer temperatures for the afternoon high. However, it’s not actually summer ...

Cherry trees are beginning to bloom across Portsmouth, offering a vibrant reminder of the city’s connection to international diplomacy and its Sister City relationship with Nichinan, Japan. The trees ...

Most people associate cherry blossoms with far-off destinations, but Oregon has its own spectacular display right in downtown ...