The cherry blossoms in the US capital, Washington, DC, have started to bloom, marking the early signs of spring. Peak bloom, ...

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring ...

The first rain fell March 5 since massive forest fires broke out Feb. 26 in the northeastern Japan city of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. However･･･ ...

In Japan, the tradition of cherry blossom-viewing, known as hanami, holds a special place in people's hearts. This cultural ...

Firefighters walking amongst burnt trees as they battle a wildfire in Ofunato city. Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said ...

The rapid spread of the wildfire in Ofunato was caused by both government neglect and the worsening of climate change around the world.