According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, cherry blossoms have started to bloom 1.2 days earlier per decade since 1953. A recent study found that the peak bloom of Kyoto's cherry blossoms in ...

Soaring interest in Japan has inspired new hotels that honor the city’s history.

We booked our recent trip to Japan a year in advance to see the cherry blossoms, which only bloom briefly in the spring.

Kyoto’s cherry blossoms have been tracked ... are particularly striking due to their cultural importance. In Japan, the cherry blossom is more than a tree. It’s a symbol of impermanence ...