For university students in South Korea, the joke is that cherry blossoms mean midterms because exams start when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. They start studying when the blooms first appear.

Cherry blossoms symbolize the fleeting nature of life, as they bloom beautifully but only for a short period before falling. This idea is closely linked to the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence ...

“We can say it’s most likely because of the impact of global warming,” he said. Cherry blossoms signify impermanence and are one of the most important motifs in Japanese art and popular cultur ...

With most of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s events postponed or cancelled due to the coronavirus, officials fear a lack of visitors — and their dollars — will mean less money for the ...

People from all over the world come to Washington D.C. at this time of year to see the trees, and to take part in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Over one million visitors are expected to ...

In Japanese culture, the flowers of the trees symbolize spring and renewal. Cherry blossom trees grow well in the southern and central parts of the state. They need cool temperatures and ...