It was started in Nara, which was Japan's capital at the time, by aristocrats who would go to see the blossoming "ume," or plum trees. The focus of hanami is said to have switched from plum to cherry ...

Cherry blossoms brightly light up the streets of Japan every spring. While it's a delight to see the flowers while walking around popular spots in Japan, why not enjoy cherry blossoms in a more ...

Though there certainly is a controversial pay-to-win element, players can work their way up to earning a competitive team if they’re willing to put the work in. Soccer meets real-time strategy ...

Rich yet refreshing, this combination captures a sense of new beginnings synonymous with cherry blossom season in Japan, where the flowers bloom around the start of a new school and work year. While ...

In South Korea, the arrival of spring is marked by the blooming of pastel pink and white cherry blossoms, known locally as "beot kkeot". While Japan is often the top destination for cherry blossom ...

Plum blossoms, known as ume (梅) in Japanese, mark the arrival of early spring in Japan. Blooming before cherry blossoms, these delicate flowers can be seen in parks, shrines, and temples across the ...

We expect the Hollow Knight Silksong release date to fall in 2025. Following a delay from an early 2023 release, Team Cherry confirmed in February 2024 that it is “still hard at work on the game.” ...

This year’s cherry blossom season is expected to align with or slightly precede historical averages in western and eastern Japan. While last year’s blooms were delayed in the south of the ...

One of the penultimate experiences to indulge when travelling in Japan, here’s everything you need to take note of when catching cherry blossom season this year. The Japanese Meteorological ...

Next up, Rikugien Gardens offers a slice of traditional Japan with its stunning weeping cherry trees. Renowned for its yozakura (night sakura) experience, the garden lights up the blossoms, creating a ...

Jersey Electricity (JE) has dispatched a team to Northern Ireland to help power restoration efforts after Storm Éowyn. The firm said the storm on Friday and into the weekend had left 650,000 ...