After a lifelong fascination with Japan, Elisa Garcia, a retired attorney, dreamt of walking hand-in-hand with her husband ...

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In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

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Just one hour by bullet train from Tokyo and home to majestic Mount Fuji, the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka will welcome an array of must-see events next year – from early cherry blossom ...

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The stop is nicknamed Sakura Station. In 1930, to coincide with the opening of the station, locals planted 80 cherry blossom trees and have carefully maintained them through the years.