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 ...

In this edition, Fukuoka Now has meticulously curated a list of 24 exquisite locations for plum blossom admiration. These include the time-honored Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine with its renowned ‘flying ...

While cherry blossoms are often seen as the quintessential Japanese flower, the plum blossom once signaled the arrival of spring. Introduced from China around 1,500 years ago, plums were already ...

In Japan, while cherry blossoms often capture the most attention, there's another equally stunning pink flower: the plum blossom. The emergence of plum blossoms marks one of the earliest and most ...

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Setagaya's Hanegi Park is home to over 600 plum blossom trees. These small, pink flowers bloom when the weather starts to warm up and Hanegi Park celebrates with a month-long festival. The ...

A popular place for plum blossom fans since olden times, Yushima Tenmangu shrine still draws crowds every year. The plum blossoms might get less hype than the cherry blossoms that follow ...

Plum blossoms, known as ume (梅) in Japanese, mark the arrival of early spring in Japan. Blooming before cherry blossoms, these delicate flowers can be seen in parks, shrines, and temples across the ...

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season? Here is where and when is the best time to see the cherry blossoms in Japan! In this deep dive, we share the Japan cherry blossom ...

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If you live with a chronic or autoimmune disease, you may be wondering if it is wise to get a tattoo. Whether or not it is safe to get a tattoo is a discussion that is best had with a healthcare ...