Tsukuba, Japan—For many people, cherry blossoms and Japanese culture go hand in hand. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that the blossoms aren't just nice to look at, they could also be key ...

The arrival of spring in Japan changes the landscape in a way few other natural events can match. Entire avenues turn a pale, cloudy pink, and centuries-old castle moats fill with petals that look ...

While Washington, D.C., gets all the notoriety for the annual appearance of its cherry blossoms, Delawareans don’t need to travel that far to enjoy them, too. The First State has a few spots with ...

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