March marks the start of Japan’s breathtaking Cherry Blossom Festival or Hanami ... giant snowman-like effigy called Böögg to banish winter and welcome spring. Parades, traditional Swiss ...

The peak bloom dates for the iconic cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. will be toward the end of March, the National Park ...

For decades, the thousands of blooming cherry blossom trees in the nation’s capital have served as both a magnet to visitors and the unofficial start of the tourist season for ...

Check out these 15 great things to do in Vancouver from Feb. 28 to March 2, including Tyler, the Creator, Cocktail Week, and ...

Japan isn't cheap, but it doesn't have to be so expensive. The country is packed with breathtaking small spots, like this ...

Unsure when the cherry trees start blooming, or where you can find the best cherry blossom festivals in Japan? This guide covers all you need to know.

The Japanese Lantern Festival will take place in Yomitan Village and Murasaki ... has been decorated with lanterns every February to commemorate the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. School students and ...

In Japan, Matsuri festivals are a common summer tradition that features ... According to Matsuki, JSA starts logistical preparations before winter break, outlining schedules and tasks to ensure smooth ...

was the latest international art festival to bring cutting-edge contemporary art to a rural area of Japan. Held over 58 days, the festival encompassed venues across 12 municipalities in the ...

Celebrate Hina Matsuri, or Girl’s Day, at the Portland Japanese Garden! The festival honors the happiness and health of girls with traditional hina doll displays, including a seven-tiered set ...

A festival in a frigid park on the edge of the world’s coldest capital in February might not sound like a crowd-puller – but in Mongolia an inaugural celebration of nomadic culture was in fine ...

The Fire-Walking Festival, or Saito Goma-Ku, is scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 1 outside the Kito-den Hall in Hachioji, a ...