Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed ... horizontal landscape bush bird cherry branch flowers and buds of a plant lit by the sun on a dark green background heart tree "My artwork.

But Kyoto is not Venice. Arrive at the futuristic and bustling Kyoto train station (as many do on the high-speed Shinkansen train from Tokyo) and you realize that the former capital of Japan is not a ...

Spending related to Japan’s hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season is expected to reach a record high this year, with the blooms providing an additional draw for the increasing number of inbound ...

Check out these Cherry blossom festivals, which offer themed activities and self-guided tours.

Inspired by spring’s beloved blooms, the cherry blossom blush trend promises both a gorgeous glow and a more joyful makeup routine.

KYOTO, JAPAN: As dusk fell on the historic gardens of the Tō-ji Temple, the location for the Dior Fall 2025 show, cherry blossom trees were warmly lit to great detail. So much so, you could—even at a ...

Art World In Kyoto, Dior Marries Art and Nature Beneath the Cherry Blossoms For Fall 2025, the design house staged a poetic show at Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Toji Temple, drawing on its longstanding ...

Dior explores sources of inspiration in Japan Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled her fall 2025 collection in Kyoto, drawing from a floral universe dear to the fashion house's founder. From a golden ...

Maria Grazia Chiuri's pre-fall 2025 collection honored Christian Dior's fascination with florals and birds as well as his relationship with local artisan workshops, one of which began working with the ...

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.