These worldwide destinations burst with stunning pink and white sakura each spring, offering breathtaking cherry blossom ...

Toji temple's Kodo hall and five-story pagoda in Minami Ward round off the list. Meanwhile, 11 venues across the northern prefecture will be open to the public from Nov. 14 to 24. They include ...

The pagoda is about 50 meters tall, making it the second-tallest wooden pagoda in Japan after the one at Toji temple in Kyoto. It was originally built in 730 by order of Empress Komyo, and has ...