Cherry blossom season is ending in Tokyo, with people enjoying one last opportunity to savor the fleeting beauty of the sakura in bloom. On April 10, falling petals created delicate, swirling patterns ...

On Japan’s main island of Honshu, the cherry blossoms typically bloom around late March to early April, coinciding with school graduation and entrance ceremonies around the country. It’s a time of ...

Like sakura petals falling on the surface of pond, the annual return of the cherry blossoms itself has a ripple effect in Japan. Around the time the pink flowers appear on trees, we also start seeing ...

Sakura is a flowering cherry tree in Japan, known for its beautiful pink blossoms. If you have been planning a trip to Japan, now might be the perfect time! The world-famous cherry blossom season is ...