But cherry trees are still in the bud phase along Tokyo's Sumida River. A Tobu Railway official says he really wishes there were at least a few blossoms. File photo shows Tobu Railway's "Sakura ...

Sackler Gallery Ueno Takenodai 上野竹之だい Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Mansei Bridge And Cherry Blossoms Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Cherry blossom viewing ...

The blossoms, however, are short-lived and usually fall within a week. Indeed, “sakura,” as the cherry tree is known in Japanese, is a recognized symbol of impermanence in Japan and beyond.

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 shrine is known for its “sample” someiyoshino cherry ... tree, considered an exemplar of its species, that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses to gauge the start and peak of cherry ...

1. Cherry trees belong to the rose family of flowering plants, Rosaceae, which includes roses, apples, pears, almonds, quinces, apricots, plums, cherries, peaches ...

There are as many as 80 different varieties of cherry blossom trees in the garden. Japan is famous for its cherry blossom trees, with Bloomberg reporting that the country attracted 3.1 million ...

And beyond Japan, many cities around the world commemorate the arrival of the gorgeous cherry blossom season with vibrant festivals and traditions. Here's where to take part in the spectacle this ...

Weather conditions mean the trees are looking spectacular two weeks earlier than usual Japanese cherry blossom trees at a Gloucestershire park have flowered two weeks earlier than usual ...

TOMIOKA, Fukushima Prefecture--Cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in an area that is still partly a no-go zone due to the triple meltdown at the nearby Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.