YOSHINO, Nara -- Cherry blossoms on Mount Yoshino in this western Japan town have come into full bloom, covering the area in a sea of pale pink. As of April 7, trees in the Shimosenbon area near ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...