Ahead of cherry blossom season, the ume or plum blossoms brighten up the colder months in Japan. This guide introduces the different varieties. This type of ume is close to the original species ...

or “waka” in Japanese, which is rooted in nature and its constant seasonal cycle. However, it is the sakura, not plum trees, that occupies a special place in Japanese culture. Imperial waka ...

Plum trees can, of course ... with dedicated plum blossom festivals filled with street food stalls and Japanese cultural performances. RECOMMENDED: Winter cherry blossoms are also blooming ...