That said, this tree needs to chill at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for at least 800 hours to produce fruit, so it's not ideal for regions with extremely mild winters. If you live where cold weather ...

Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...

Plum trees are seen blooming in Kitakyushu's Kokurakita Ward on Feb. 13, 2025. (Mainichi/Takashi Kamiiriki) KITAKYUSHU -- Plum trees have finally started blooming in the southwestern Japan city of ...

drawing crowds eager to partake in the beauty of the blooms. HananookaPark, a testament to Kitakyushu City’s rich agricultural heritage, is a sanctuary where a myriad of flowers are meticulously ...

Plum blossoms are celebrated with festivals (ume matsuri) and special events, offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy their fragrance and beauty. Koishikawa Korakuen ... This large park features two ...

and the tree is famous for having been named by Makino Tomitarō, a renowned botanist known as “the father of Japanese botany. One of the largest plum groves in the city is at Jūniso Orchard ...

There's nothing quite as breathtaking as a beautiful Japanese maple when it's displaying its stunning fall colors in brilliant shades of yellow, red, and orange. Even during summer, the tree has a ...

The focus of hanami is said to have switched from plum to cherry blossom trees about 1200 years ago during ... such as traditional Japanese music and dance performances. There are also nighttime light ...

The store will do tastings and demos with some of its vendors from time to time. One to look out for in the future: a whole-tuna-cutting demonstration. Lastly, there’s an entire section of home goods, ...

February rolls around, and while most of the garden is still in its winter slumber, it's a good opportunity to focus on Japanese maples. These trees capture ... and beauty. It also encourages ...