Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.

Winter's historic cold has left Fredrick Meijer Gardens' cherry trees in self-preservation mode, meaning visitors will see ...

The remarkable catalog of dates is one of the longest-running records of climate change. Its creator died, setting off a search for a successor. By Hiroko Tabuchi For more than 1,200 years, Japanese ...

Climate scientist Yasuyuki Aono, who died last summer, learned to read ancient Japanese script to compile records on peak ...

Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams is joined by Glen Nakata, a board member for the Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival, to ...

Fairhaven is known for its whaling roots, postcard-worthy architecture, and historic landmarks, but it also holds a surprising piece of history as the home of the first Japanese person to live in ...

Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season is arriving earlier each year, with scientists attributing the shift to warmer spring temperatures from climate change and urbanization. Long-term records show ...

The blossoms are blooming in the Elm City, which can mean only one thing — the Cherry Blossom Festival is here. Wooster Square in New Haven will host its 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, ...

Every spring, Japan transforms into a sea of soft pink as cherry blossoms sweep from south to north in a fleeting display that lasts just days. Locals and travelers alike gather under the blooms for ...

Joyful celebrations in D.C. this weekend may mean pain for some drivers, as the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival and the Cherry Blossom race bring some road closures to the nation’s capital.

Few natural wonders feel as fleeting yet rewarding as cherry blossom season. For a few short weeks each spring, trees bloom into soft clouds of pink and white, drawing crowds ready to shake off winter ...