Whether you're planning to travel to Japan or are already here, the tourist industry is ready to help you explore the best cherry blossom spots. In the heart of Tokyo, cherry trees are beginning ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...

The best time to enjoy cherry blossoms is right around the corner in most regions across Japan. But many places are already holding events for sakura blossoms. A Tokyo park put on a sakura ...

As Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom-or sakura, as it's known in Japanese-is celebrated for its symbolism, its brief appearance a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. Here's what to ...