The delicate pink cherry blossoms of Japan attract tourists in droves each year. The blossoms, known as sakura, are a hallmark of Japanese culture. With a short lifespan and presence that comes out ...

The Japanese cherry blossom season is just one symbol of many of Japan’s cultural beliefs. The cherry trees bloom for a short period of time, sometimes just 5-7 days, and this period echoes the ...

The springtime cherry blossom festival in Japan is an annual celebration that draws in spectators from all around the world. For the Japanese, the ‘hanami,’ or flower viewing, is a moment shared among ...

The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...