KYOTO—An ume blossom that sprouted at the Kitano Tenmangu shrine here in early March is a world first that bloomed on a cloned Japanese apricot tree using tissue culture technology. The dark ...

It's been used against fever, nausea, diarrhea, colds, and more — and then broadened to include the bourgeoise-approved aesthetic of ume blossoms. They are just as pretty as the iconic cherry ...

Due to warm winter last year, the peak bloom period of ume blossoms came in early February, about half a month earlier than usual. But the temperature dropped immediately after the period began ...

This festival features thousands of plum trees in full bloom, showcasing the beauty and cultural importance of ume (plum ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...