Hanami, or flower-viewing celebrations, date back to the 9th century when Japanese emperors held viewing parties with their courts. According to folklore, the mountain deity traveled to rice ...

Here are 13 of the best spots across the world to spot beautiful flowers, whether you want to see tulips in the Netherlands or cherry blossoms in Japan.

Japanese Flowering Apricot One of the most highly anticipated and special times of the year finds the Japanese flowering ...

Japan in the spring goes hand in hand with the famous cherry blossoms or sakura. These delicate flowers typically bloom between late March and early April, transforming the Land of the Rising Sun into ...

Japanese plum blossoms (ume) are early harbingers of the approaching spring, blooming while the weather is still cold.Ume trees—technically somewhat closer to apricots than plums, although not ...

It’s short, yet it is so pure and beautiful. In spring, flowers bloom all around Japan and paint the country a pink hue. Hence, Hanami is celebrated every year, showcasing Japan’s beauty and ...

Japan’s world-famous dazzling cherry blossom ... this one is totally hardy and produces an profusion of pink flowers in the spring. It will grow in full sun or partial shade and can be ...

HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Gilles Gui was looking for the magical purple bluebells that raise their heads each spring under the ... about everywhere right now. Japan is awash in a sea of cherry ...