Cherry blossoms, or sakura (桜), are one of Japan’s most iconic natural spectacles. Every spring, millions of people travel to witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The seas ...

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...

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 ...

The tradition of celebrating the cherry blossoms, the national flower of Japan, also originated there, with the tradition of hanami, which translates to flower looking, during which people flock ...

In Japan, meteorologists carefully track the "sakura front" as it moves northward through the archipelago. These cherry blossom forecast predictions guide travelers visiting Japan in planning ...

Jersey Trees for Life The charity said 29 people attended the first blossoming ceremony The charity's CEO Alex Morel said it was easy to see why Japanese cherry blossoms were so "iconic" and that ...

One of Japan’s foremost living authorities on cherry trees and their blossoms, the wiry, weather-beaten Asari is a walking encyclopedia about sakura. When he leads small groups through Matsumae ...