In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan ...

Somei Yoshino cherry trees reached full bloom on the eastern outer moat of Hirosaki Park here April 22, a renowned viewing ...

The trees in Okinawa began blooming in early January, and the flowering season has gradually moved northward along Japan’s ...

The Sakura Festival at Tenbou Park on the 60th floor of Sunshine City’s Sunshine 60 skyscraper runs through May 11. Located ...

However, you’ll be pleased to know there are a number of hotels that come with their own green spaces, some of which date ...

People flocked to Meguro River in Tokyo on April 12 to see cherry blossoms falling on the ground and onto the water.

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.

Erratic spring weather kept the 200 or so trees from fully blossoming in 2023 and 2024, so visitors from around the city and ...