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 capital. An ...

Japan’s first cherry blossom forecast for 2026 is out. Find out when sakura will bloom in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond, with key dates to plan your spring trip.

TOKYO >> Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the ...

Japan’s prettiest national pastime of hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, has got off to its earliest start ever. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the beginning of cherry blossom, or ‘sakura,’ ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo as spring-like weather descends on the nation’s capital. Crowds flocked Monday to popular spots in much of Japan to enjoy ...

Sakura season in Tokyo is not only a chance for tourists to view the iconic cherry blossom trees in bloom, but a chance for hotels to offer distinctive experiences for their guests to fully immerse ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but flower viewing has come to an abrupt halt in Tokyo because of the coronavirus. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has repeatedly asked the city's 13 ...