Cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan reached peak bloom on March 26 this year — the earliest the event has occurred in 1,200 years of records. Why so soon? Climate change, constantly pushing our warming ...

A new study from the Met Office in the U.K. suggests cherry blossoms in Japan are blooming 11 days earlier. Reading time 2 minutes Cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan are blooming earlier according to a ...

During an exceptionally warm March in Japan, the cherry blossoms in Kyoto peaked Friday, the earliest in more than 1,200 years of records. The bloom fits into a long-term pattern toward earlier spring ...

Japan’s famous cherry blossoms reached their peak earlier than ever before this year, with experts suggesting the record-setting date is the result of climate change. Peak bloom was reached on March ...

May 20 (UPI) --Kyoto, Japan's, iconic cherry blossoms marking the start of spring are now fully blooming 11 days sooner due to climate change warming. The full flowering of Kyoto's cherry trees in ...

Planning a trip to Japan just to chase the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms? Brilliant idea! To witness this delicate dance of pink petals, timing is crucial. The optimal period for cherry blossom ...

The delicate pink cherry blossoms of Japan attract tourists in droves each year. The blossoms, known as sakura, are a hallmark of Japanese culture. With a short lifespan and presence that comes out ...

KYOTO -- Cherry blossoms are almost in full flower in various locations across Kyoto Prefecture, with tourists from both Japan and abroad enjoying blossom viewing in Arashiyama Park on April 3. In the ...

For just a few weeks every spring, Japan celebrates an annual ritual known as hanami. In theory, it’s a simple pleasure: stopping to view and appreciate the beautiful spring blossoms, most commonly ...