All of the seasons are celebrated in Japanese culture, but there’s a special mix of liberation and fun that comes with the arrival of spring. As the snow thaws and flowers start to bloom, many people ...

I love the many small, flowering trees that help brighten our landscapes from February to April. Blooming now is one of the more beautiful of our early spring-flowering trees, the Japanese magnolia or ...

The canola flowers are in full bloom at Inuyose Pass in Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, as seen in this photo taken March 24, 2026, delighting visitors with yellow blossoms heralding the arrival of spring. At ...

The cherry blossoms in Tokyo bloomed five days earlier than last year. On the 19th of March 2026, the Japan Meteorological Agency officially declared the start of sakura season in the city, based on ...

The flowers of Japan -- Spring flowers -- Plum blossoms -- Cherry blossoms -- Summer flowers -- Wistaria blooms -- Irises -- Peonies and lotus flowers -- Autumn Flowers -- Chrysanthemums -- The seven ...

There are always times when you might look at a photo of Japan and think, “Surely it can’t be that beautiful,” but this is definitely one of those times that proves just how stunning the country can ...

If you like flowers and love travelling for them, here are some of the world’s best flower festivals to attend in 2026.