A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen. The city, however, admits ...

In the past, tourists have wandered into private homes and demanded to use the bathroom.

Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast is a crucial tool to determine not only the timing, but the right place for enjoying the sakura season in 2026.

Locals say the crowds have grown too overwhelming to manage.

A pushback against all-time high tourism in Japan has continued with a popular cherry blossom festival cancelled as it threatened “the quiet lives of local residents”.

Japan’s appeal among Indian travellers is extending well beyond its iconic cherry blossom season, with 2025 witnessing a historic high of over 3 lakh Indian visitors. According to booking insights ...