Japan’s cherry blossoms expected to bloom earlier due to warmer weather

Destinations Forecasts indicate Tokyo trees in flower as early as mid-March, ahead of Kyoto and Osaka Somei yoshino cherry blossoms are Japan’s most popular and begin to bloom in Tokyo in late March. (Photo by Rie Ishii) YUICHI NITTA February 28, 2026 09:01 JST TOKYO — Travelers and residents wanting to see this year’s sakura — … Read more

High social vulnerability linked to earlier menopause

High social vulnerability linked to earlier menopause | Image Credit: © Feng Yu – © Feng Yu – stock.adobe.com. The risk of earlier natural menopause is increased among women residing in neighborhoods with very high vulnerability within 10 years of the perimenopause period, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.1 Early menopause … Read more