Fear of cotton balls is also known as sidonglobophobia. Another term for the condition is bambakophobia, from the Greek bambaki, which means "cotton," and phobos, which means deep dread or fear. In ...

As Japan’s national flower, the cherry blossom—or sakura, as it’s known in Japanese—is celebrated for its symbolism. The blooms’ brief appearance is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. They’re ...

While I may be a bit biased, the city's famous cherry blossoms are not only impressive to locals: More than 1.5 million people worldwide flock to Washington, D.C., annually to see its impressive ...

The 230-plus cherry blossom trees at the Missouri Botanical Garden typically bloom from March to April. Head straight to the Missouri Botanical Garden‘s 14-acre Japanese Garden for a front seat to the ...

Admission is free for all. Arizona Matsuri isn't exclusively dedicated to cherry blossoms or hanami, as the festival occurs in late February, which doesn't align with the cherry blossom season and ...

of candy cotton trees with the iconic Battersea Power Station chimneys in the background. Glorious nature-meets-industrial vibes. Some of London's newest blossom trees can be found in Stratford ...

Get your cameras ready because the colourful Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is returning this spring and it will be blooming bigger than ever. The festival is one of the city’s most beloved ...

It apparently was not reassessed on time after construction finished and the waterpark opened in July 2023 at the Showboat Resort Atlantic City. Council introduced the abatement ordinance last ...

Did you know that sakura isn’t just one type of tree but over 200 distinct cherry blossom species? From soft pink petals to rare golden hues, each variety has its own charm. Discover 10 stunning types ...

“China has given our elites far more than thirty pieces of silver, but everything comes at a price,” Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) writes in his new book, “Seven Things You Can’t Say About ...

Cherry blossom season in Japan is coming up, and those traveling to Japan will not want to miss this full list of the bloom schedule. The first batch of dates was released back in late January, but ...

When NME meets Gyubin on a January afternoon, the South Korean pop sweetheart is feeling a little anxious. The doe-eyed 18-year-old joins the Zoom call from a music studio, the walls behind her ...