Since we’re only halfway into January, it may be hard to believe that this year’s cherry blossoms are already on the horizon. But there they are, and approaching fast: the Japan Meteorological ...

In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

The hefty tourism numbers put Japan ahead of schedule when it comes to the country’s goal of hitting 60 million foreign ...