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Cherry blossom trees are believed to be dwellings of the gods of rice fields and homes to spirits. Japan cancelled the Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival due to overtourism and disruptive behaviour ...

Officials in Japan have taken the unusual step of cancelling one of the country’s most celebrated spring traditions — the Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival — after rising concerns that ...

The iconic cherry blossom festival in Japan has been cancelled over fears that a recent influx of disruptive tourists — fueled by viral travel content on social media — is encroaching on the “quiet ...

The Ripon Almond Blossom Festival returns for the 64th year this month with a four-day celebration. The annual event kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 22. This is an event presented ...

As spring approaches and temperatures begin to climb, Hong Kong’s cherry blossoms are preparing to burst into full bloom. Within the next week or two, Hongkongers can enjoy this spectacle without ...

A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen. The city of Fujiyoshida, in ...

This article was co-authored with Emma Myer, a student at Washington and Lee University who studies Cognitive/Behavioral Science and Strategic Communication. In today’s digital age, social media has ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The longevity and credibility of the Gin Blossoms is no laughing matter. Singer Robin Wilson prides himself on it. "We've survived 37 years with our friendship in tact. Our ...

The annual free Cherry Blossom Festival in Brookhaven on March 28-29 will feature acts appealing to everyone from Gen Z to Gen X. The Saturday headliner at Blackburn Park will be indie folk act the ...

Spring, with its colorful and fragrant flowers, is a favorite season for many. We can all agree that we should stop and smell the roses. But, should you see the cherry blossoms? Is a visit to ...