Ahead of cherry blossom season, the ume or plum blossoms ... the traditional Japanese calendar, which takes place in early February. It puts forth tiny white and pale pink flowers.

Plum blossoms are usually the first flowers to appear in the late winter in Japan. As a result, they symbolize resilience, ...

Plum trees that have just started to bloom are delighting visitors at an annual festival at the Kairakuen garden in Mito City ...

The winter-blooming plum – or ume – flowers may not be as spectacular ... blossom festivals filled with street food stalls and Japanese cultural performances. RECOMMENDED: Winter cherry ...