The first blossoms of the season popped open last week in Tokyo. At the Yasukuni Shrine, a lone Somei Yoshino tree revealed ...

It is time to be in Japan. And now. On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry ...

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern ...

A new study recently found that 63 million people travel to and within Japan to witness the breathtaking spectacle of cherry ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

KYOTO—Rising temperatures blessed many places around Japan this weekend, including Kyoto, where Kawazu cherry blossoms have ...

Weeping willow, eat your heart out. The Shidare-zakura (literally ‘weeping cherry tree’) bloom is another human-made cultivar ...

Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. Tokyo’s first officially observed cherry ...

Astoria Park is the perfect place to spend the day during warmer Spring weather. Its cherry blossom trees near the waterfront ...

Experience the magic of Japan’s cherry blossom season in 2025. Discover the top spots to see sakura in full bloom, from ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...