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 ...

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 ...

The 81st annual Plum Festival kicked off at Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture on January 11. Atami Geisha also celebrated by giving a performance at the opening ceremony. The garden boasts 469 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year, plane loads of overseas visitors head to Japan in search of the pretty pink flowers known as sakura, or cherry blossoms. But if it’s pretty pink flowers you’re after, Japan has a surprise ...

To welcome the season of spring, the Japanese traditionally used to hold Hanami parties – flower viewing – in appreciation of the plum blossoms. Now, millions of tourists join in the celebrations that ...

They’re especially popular among singles hoping to find love. Displaying peach blossoms not only enhances the festive atmosphere but also invites positivity and romantic prospects. Plum blossoms, with ...

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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two Kingston eateries by the Food Standards Agency. Blossom And Brew Bloom Sandwiches, at 2 Chessington Parade, Chessington was handed a five-out-of-five ...

Plum blossoms, or "meihua" (梅花), herald the arrival of spring in Beijing with their delicate beauty and vibrant colors. Blooming from mid-March to mid-April, these flowers symbolize resilience, hope, ...

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