Japan’s highly anticipated cherry blossom season is just a few weeks away, with Tokyo expected to be the first city to witness the iconic pink flowers open on March 21, according to the latest ...

Cherry blossoms, or sakura (桜), are one of Japan’s most iconic natural spectacles. Every spring, millions of people travel to witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Japan’s beautiful cherry blossoms are a highlight of spring, but in 2018, typhoons have confused some into blooming in fall. Find out how this happened and what this means for travelers.

January 2, 2025 Japan Is Already Booked Solid for Cherry Blossom Season. Here’s How You Can Still Go. Good luck booking a guide this spring, but travelers who are willing to try something new ...

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 ...

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year.

Climate change may be causing cherry blossom trees around the world to blossom much earlier than they had in the past. The famous blossoms in Kyoto, Japan, peaked on March 26, the earliest date in ...

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.