A beautiful sight is in store in Japan's capital as cherry blossom season begins. Here's what to know about it, and how long it's predicted to last.

At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, the Meteorological Agency announced that its reference Somei-Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine was officially in bloom.

The announcement in Tokyo, which is enjoying warmer-than ... In recent years, Japan's cherry blossom season has tended to come earlier than the average, prompting concerns of a possible impact ...

Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, Japan, is home to over 30,000 trees and is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan.

TOKYO — Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese ...

As Japan's capital prepares to usher in cherry blossom season, companies and local governments are taking steps to ensure they can handle the

It is time for Japan's famous cherry blossoms, and if you're planning a trip to the country, take a look at these top 10 luxury hotels to stay at

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or “Camellia Mountain.” It is no coincidence that the hotel’s Japanese name commemorates this history; the phrase translates as “villa on Mt. Camellia.”

Cherry blossom festival season is in full swing, and the Washington D.C. event, described on its website as “spring’s biggest welcome party,” expects swarms of patrons for the March 20 to April 13, 2025,