How would you describe Japanese cherry blossoms - ‘sakura’? A pretty pink flower? A sign of spring? A symbol of Japan? While all of these statements are true, they don't quite paint the whole picture.

Japan's Meteorological Corporation releases its first 2026 sakura forecast, with cherry blossoms expected to bloom from late ...

While Starbucks shows off its cherry blossom menu well before the flowers start to bloom, many other cafes in Japan wait until we’re closer to the actual start of sakura season before revealing their ...

Japan is known as the Land of Cherry Blossoms because of its deep cultural connection with sakura, nationwide spring ...

For just a few weeks every spring, Japan celebrates an annual ritual known as hanami. In theory, it’s a simple pleasure: stopping to view and appreciate the beautiful spring blossoms, most commonly ...

As Philly anticipates cherry blossoms to bloom this spring, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is again planning its annual festival to mark the occasion. According to the Shofuso ...

As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ...

The blooms are expected to start flowering on March 19 in Tokyo, with full bloom a week later. Read more at straitstimes.com.