The iconic cherry blossom festival in Japan has been cancelled over fears that a recent influx of disruptive tourists — fueled by viral travel content on social media — is encroaching on the “quiet ...

A Japanese city has cancelled its famous cherry blossom festival, citing concerns over high tourist numbers. Fujiyoshida, about 62 miles (100km) west of Tokyo, has cancelled its annual Arakurayama ...

The Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival has been cancelled this year due to concerns over tourist behaviour. Credit: Pexels A cherry blossom festival at a popular Mount Fuji viewing spot ...

Japanese authorities in a town near Mount Fuji have cancelled this year's cherry blossom festival, saying a surge in tourist numbers is unmanageable for locals. The influx of tourists to the town of ...

Cherry blossom trees are believed to be dwellings of the gods of rice fields and homes to spirits. Japan cancelled the Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival due to overtourism and disruptive behaviour ...

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As spring approaches and temperatures begin to climb, Hong Kong’s cherry blossoms are preparing to burst into full bloom. Within the next week or two, Hongkongers can enjoy this spectacle without ...

The annual free Cherry Blossom Festival in Brookhaven on March 28-29 will feature acts appealing to everyone from Gen Z to Gen X. The Saturday headliner at Blackburn Park will be indie folk act the ...

It might still be winter, but the arrival of the first sakura forecast gives those dreaming of cherry blossoms and warmer days something to look forward to. On February 19, the Japan Meteorological ...

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