OSAKA—Osaka’s cherry blossom season officially started on March 19, tying the earliest record for the flowers set in 2021, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency’s Osaka ...
It seemed fitting that two of the oldest kenjin kai or Japanese prefectural alumni associations in the Pacific Northwest decided to work together to support this “younger” organization and event.
Celebrated all over the world as one of the many signifiers that spring has sprung, the cherry blossom is recognisable by its blush pink hues and tiny, delicate flowers. Known for being a big part of ...