Winter is coming to a close and spring is about to kick in. So, now is a good time to talk about equinoxes and solstices. With the vernal equinox nearly upon us, here's what we know about when ...

When is the best time to visit Japan? When is the best time to visit Tokyo? You have decided you want to travel to Japan - great! But now comes the hard part: planning. Everyone says to visit during ...

Wondering what to wear in Japan during your trip and what clothing is appropriate? The weather makes a huge difference in the kinds of clothes and accessories you'll want to pack! Plus, you'll want to ...

The vernal equinox, marking the first day of spring, occurs on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. ET. An equinox happens when the sun's rays are directly over the equator, resulting in ...

Winter in Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As fallen leaves and withered grass cover the ground, the search begins for treasures hidden beneath the frozen soil.

For those of us who approach things by the Goldilocks Principle (not too little, not too much), spring equinox is practically perfect. In 2025, the spring equinox will arrive exactly at 9:01 UTC ...

CherryWatch returns to track Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s iconic cherry blossoms with spring events including Hanami Nights, ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events, opened here on Feb. 4, overcoming what had been a record low snowfall this season. About 140 snow statues are ...