Thirty years ago, a Japanese love of Tasmanian new-season soba noodles led to a cross-cultural gift of hundreds of cherry blossom trees, now celebrated at the annual Hanami Trail festival.

Cosmos flowers are seen in full bloom as a train on the JR Kashima Line passes in the background in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, ...

The Hanami Trail festival in Tasmania highlights ties with Japan that began with buckwheat cultivation for fresh soba noodles ...

At this point, I’ve been to Japan more times than I can count on two hands — and across all those trips, I’ve experienced Japan in pretty much every season. I’ve seen it hot, humid, rainy, snowy and ...

Disney Believe reveals its Encanto musical, Frozen dining, themed lounges, luxury suites and Caribbean itineraries ahead of its debut.

A new event is coming to the Gresham Japanese Garden that will illuminate the gorgeous fall foliage and highlight the ...

Japan Heritage is profound, and I am still in the process of learning. I look forward to traveling around various Japan ...

When you hear the term "traditional Japanese wedding," what comes to mind?A white kimono (shiromuku).A formal kimono with a ...

Leaf Tokyo for these lakes, temples and forests, where you'll find some of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage ...

The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles will perform at the 100th National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C., aligning with TJC's 2026 centennial.

Deloraine’s Hanami Trail celebrates cherry trees donated after Tasmania began growing buckwheat for Japanese soba noodles.

The Japan Society in Northern Ireland marked its 30th anniversary.