TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan - my daughter lives there - I planned the trip ...

Cherry blossoms in central Tokyo are officially blooming, weather officials announced around 2 p.m. on March 24. The announcement was met with a roar of applause from the waiting crowd around ...

Visitors looking to enjoy Tokyo’s cherry blossoms without braving allergy season or battling crowds can take in the view — indoors — at a seasonal exhibit atop one of the city’s tallest ...

The announcement in Tokyo, which is enjoying warmer-than-usual temperatures, comes just one day after the blooming of the nation's first cherry blossom was confirmed Sunday in the southwestern city of ...

Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo's cherry trees on Monday at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts but also life's fleeting impermanence.

Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital's cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the Asian country, with the ...

Tokyo, the bustling metropolis where tradition meets innovation, offers an endless array of experiences for every type of ...

Sumida Park is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo if you’re visiting in Spring! Quick note: If you don’t intend to go to Skytree, visit Sumida Park right after breakfast.