(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Cherry blossom lovers in Japan can now help protect the iconic trees by taking photos with smartphone cameras and tasking artificial intelligence with assessing their health.

WASHINGTON — The National Cherry Blossom Festival was officially up and running in Washington, D.C. Saturday evening as festival organizers, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Japanese ambassador gathered ...

And although cities like Tokyo and Kyoto see the largest surge of travelers during springtime for cherry blossom (or sakura ... minimalist and functional aesthetic, Japanese retailer Muji is ...

TOKYO, Japan — Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the ...