Spring in Japan is a magical time, with cherry blossoms (sakura) painting the country in shades of pink and white. This ...

Japan is on the verge of one of its most enchanting seasons: the blooming of cherry blossoms, known as sakura. The forecast for the 2025 cherry blossom season, which will commence in mid-March and ...

Sakura – or cherry blossoms – are one of the enduring symbols of Japan. Here’s your guide on where to find these radiant flowers.

Seeing cherry blossoms, or sakura, isn’t just about snapping photos – it’s about basking in a centuries-old tradition. The Japanese practice of hanami dates back to the 8th century when ...

Cherry-blossom season is one of the best times to visit Japan. Here's how I make the most of it as an American who's lived here for 5 years.

The U.S. may be in the middle of a bitter cold spell, but Japan is looking straight ahead to spring with their predictions of when its famed cherry blossoms are returning. And the good news is, it ...

TOKYO – Cherry blossom season has officially kicked off in Tokyo, marking the beginning of spring for the Japanese. A Japan Meteorological Agency official counted at least five flowers blooming ...

The data collected by the Japan Meteorological Agency since 1953 also shows that the record for the earliest peak of cherry blossoms was set in Kyoto and in more than a dozen other cities, The ...

The full bloom of the cherry blossom happens from late March to April. It is a season of many changes in Japan – including graduation and entrance ceremonies to schools – so there are many ...