In Japan, it is often given at graduation time. Farmers in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido take advantage of the region's cool climate to cultivate about 40 varieties.

Standing before a field carpeted with flowers is a beloved, awe-inspiring tradition around the world. There are plenty of places to catch a riot of spring ... April Japan is known as the place ...

Spring in Japan, from late March to early May, is a time of renewal. The famous cherry blossoms, or sakura, paint the country ...

Rugged, beautiful, untamed and steeped in a unique culture, the island of Hokkaido in north Japan has emerged as ... kaleidoscopic fields of colourful flowers. New Chitose Airport makes Hokkaido ...

Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the country for the second consecutive year. At least six cherry blossom buds opened up on the specimen tree in ...