An annual cherry blossom festival has begun at a park in Japan's northeastern city of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture.

Throughout the year, Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local ... illuminated at nightfall in the heart ...

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

The festival celebrates the arrival of spring, Japanese cultural heritage, and Tuscaloosa’s sister city, Narashino, Japan. Festival attendees can expect live performances, cultural ...