With the arrival of spring and rising temperatures, the plum blossoms in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, are already in full bloom. In the ancient and picturesque Baohe Park, amidst towering ...

Enjoy the Mainichi Shimbun's "spot the difference" puzzle. The rules are simple: find the seven differences between the two pictures. (Illustrations by Yoshitaka Hirayama, Tokyo Design Team) Click ...

This time-lapse showcases the mesmerizing bloom of red and white plum blossoms in Zhejiang Province, east China. Watch as the delicate petals awaken to the spring breeze, filling the air with beauty ...

In place of cherry blossoms, ornamental pear trees bloom in late January, followed by flowering almond and peach trees in February, and purple leaf plum in March, among many other beautiful blooms.

It consists of 33 blossom trees — one for each London borough — across eight different species including hawthorn, cherry, cherry plum, and crab apple blossom. Just bear in mind that it's ...

People enjoy looking at plum blossoms and colorful paper umbrellas which have been illuminated in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture, last Saturday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:58 JST, February 20, 2025 FUJI, ...

As winter’s chill lingers in the air, the delicate plum blossom, or ume, emerges in Tokyo, signaling the first hint of spring before the more famous cherry blossoms steal the spotlight.

Each plum tree is bursting with blossoms, creating a stunning array of colors that seem to compete for attention. It’s undoubtedly the ideal moment for a refreshing spring outing. During a recent ...

Did you know that sakura isn’t just one type of tree but over 200 distinct cherry blossom species? From soft pink petals to rare golden hues, each variety has its own charm. Discover 10 stunning types ...

Plum trees are seen blooming in Kitakyushu's Kokurakita Ward on Feb. 13, 2025. (Mainichi/Takashi Kamiiriki) KITAKYUSHU -- Plum trees have finally started blooming in the southwestern Japan city of ...

Visitors stopped to admire and photograph its delicate white blossoms despite the late bloom. The shrine, home to approximately 200 plum varieties and 6,000 trees, expects peak blooming from late ...

People enjoy taking in the sight of peak-bloom plum blossoms in the Soga Bairin plum grove in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Sunday. About 35,000 plum trees stand in the grove, where early ...