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 ...

True to its name, the neighborhood was known for its ume trees since before the Meiji Era (1868-1912). But disaster struck in 2009 when a disease, which causes spotting on petals and leaves ...

Located in the town of Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kairakuen is considered to be one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens, due in no small part to the roughly 3,000 ume trees that grow within the ...

An old house stands amongst newly built buildings, as if it has been left behind. Tamako, a popular fortune teller, has been living there alone with her son, Tadao, for years. Because he has ...

The event, which concludes in early March, marks the 46th season of celebrating ume in the area. Plum trees, also known as Japanese apricots, were first planted at Hanegi Park in the late 1960s ...

This festival features thousands of plum trees in full bloom, showcasing the beauty and cultural importance of ume (plum blossoms). From February 1 to 24, visitors can experience a festival filled ...