For the best view of the flowers, we recommend hopping aboard an old school river boat to appreciate the gorgeous, low-hanging sakura branches. To replicate those Edo-era vibes, this special boat ...

Catch the sight of cherry blossoms before anywhere else at the 60th floor observatory of Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City this spring. From February 27 to May 11, the ...

But by then, the branches have already sprouted little buds, which are protected from the rain, wind and snow by a tough shell of leaves. In the depths of winter, the sakura stops growing and rests.

It is especially beautiful on days when snow falls on the frozen water and cherry tree branches. Note: Fuyu ni Saku Sakura and hana-ikada each literally mean "cherry blossoms in winter" and "rafts ...