When it was first dug, the Chidorigafuchi moat was meant to keep people away from the shogun’s stronghold of Edo Castle, ...

As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year ...

Tokyo isn’t short of brilliant cherry blossom spots, but there are also incredible sakura destinations just outside the city that are perfect for pleasant day trips. Not only are these lesser ...

And the Japanese cherry blossom is not to be missed. Here are the best places and dates to see the lovely pink and white blooms. Typically, in New Jersey, the peak bloom happens between the second ...