This is one of my favourite times of year - the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the cherry blossoms are stunning.

Cisneros. This award is a rank within the Order of the Rising Sun, which is Japan's first national decoration, established on April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji for distinguished service to the state.

China’s 16-year-old Sun Yingsha capped a stunning ITTF World Tour debut by winning the Japan Open women’s singles on Sunday, while world No. 1 Ma Long claimed his first title. Sun, who won the ...