Visitors to a park in a mountainous area of Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, have a chance to view both red maple trees' ...

Whether you're planning 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 trees are beginning ...

As Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom-or sakura, as it's known in Japanese-is celebrated for its symbolism, its brief appearance a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. Here's what to ...

Witnessing cherry blossoms is among the bucket list experiences for many. There are several places in the world where cherry ...

that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses to gauge the start and peak of cherry blossom season in Tokyo. Officials from the JMA’s Tokyo Regional Headquarters declared in Japanese and sign ...

Close encounters of a different kind draw hordes of foreign visitors to Japan at this time of year. It’s cherry blossom viewing season, and this spring marks the first since COVID-19 was ...