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.

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’s 2026 cherry blossom forecast is out. Find the best bloom and full-flower dates for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo and ...

For the best sights of stunning sakura, bookmark this guide to the Japan cherry blossom season for 2026 to know the bloom ...

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 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 ...

Japanese people are seen enjoying the Sakura or cherry blossoms season in Tokyo, Japan, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Reported by Sora News 24, Weather News forecasters predict that ...