TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan - my daughter lives there - I planned the trip around the annual ...

The cherry blossoms recently reached peak bloom at Negishi Forest Park, a former U.S. military housing area in Yokohama, ...

Intricately embroidered and artisan-painted wall coverings are experiencing a renaissance as consumers seeking unique ...

The festival faced planning challenges due to plaza construction but still featured music, vendors and displays of Japanese ...

The Japanese sakura trees made their way to America's capital with help from a few unlikely adventurers and advocates. People enjoy an afternoon with cherry blossom trees in bloom at the Brooklyn ...

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across Japan, prompting the usual rush of ... Despite rising prices and recent wet weather in Tokyo, cherry blossom viewing remains a major economic event.

Shelley Dorrill, executive director of Tuscaloosa Sister Cities International, said, the festival originates in Japan and is centered on the cherry tree. "Sakura means cherry blossom. It is the ...

Haas has introduced a cherry blossom-themed livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, coinciding with Ayao Komatsu's appointment as team principal. The livery received positive reviews, though some ...

With its delicate pink color, this flavor instantly brings to mind the beauty of Japan’s famous sakura forests. Rattling into shelves this March, Cherry Blossom offers the perfect blend of ...