Weather conditions mean the trees are looking spectacular two weeks earlier than usual Japanese cherry ... sun last summer, along with a cold snap in December, helped make the blossom so magical.

Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new will find value in luxury hotels ...

Cherry Blossom trees, also known as Sakura trees ... plenty of sunlight and regular fertilization during the spring and summer. In the fall, reduce watering and fertilization to encourage the ...

The university's trees are enjoyed by students and staff and attract visitors to the campus A university is looking ahead to spring blossom and sunshine by planting its 300th cherry tree.

TOMIOKA, Fukushima Prefecture--Cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in an area that is still partly a no-go zone due to the triple meltdown at the nearby Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.