Spring is in the air in many parts of Japan, with reports of sakura starting to bloom bringing cheer to the hearts of those tired of winter. The Tokyo District Meteorological Observatory on ...

Sakura sightseeing in early spring ... 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 ...

Although spring ... to catch Japan's famous cherry blossoms, you can still catch beautiful sakura during winter from mid-February onwards in several parks, gardens and shrines around Tokyo.

People in Japan are enjoying cherry blossom ... in Tokyo to flower first nationwide. "The blooming is determined by how cold the winter has been, and how quickly temperatures rise in spring ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...

OSAKA--For the first time in three years, the Japan Mint has announced that it will open its gates and host its popular cherry blossom viewing event in the spring. The annual event, held on the ...

Cherry blossom, or sakura as it is known in Japan, is a big part of Japanese culture. The famous pink and white flowers are typically visible for about two weeks in the spring. How the cherry ...