Japan is a country shaped by seasons and traditions. Each time of year offers a distinct set of experiences that influence ...

Japan reveals a different side of itself with each season, from cherry blossoms and summer festivals to autumn leaves and ...

Every new anime season in Japan brings its share of surprises, but Spring 2025 may have taken fans off guard more than usual. ABEMA, one of Japan’s largest domestic streaming platforms, recently ...

The Japanese cherry blossom season is just one symbol of many of Japan’s cultural beliefs. The cherry trees bloom for a short period of time, sometimes just 5-7 days, and this period echoes the ...

Japan’s first cherry blossom forecast for 2026 is out. Find out when sakura will bloom in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond, with key dates to plan your spring trip.

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for eating, gathering and celebrating. A budding plum blossom, photographed on Feb.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s ...

Shohei Ohtani's bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's regular-season opener ...