The people of Japan and millions of tourists should now be enjoying the start of the cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season. It's an extremely important time of year for the country ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...

People in Japan are enjoying cherry blossom season — and for the first time in four years they can gather under the sakura trees with family, friends, and coworkers to celebrate. Many of the ...

In Japan, cherry blossom season is a full-blown cultural phenomenon known as hanami (“flower viewing”), a tradition that has evolved from regal plum blossom gatherings to a nationwide frenzy ...

Japans national flower, the cherry blossom is famous for its beautiful pink and white petals that bloom in the spring. It ...

Here's what to know about Japan's 2024 cherry blossom season. Japan's cherry blossoms first appear in February in Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture, and move northward, ending in early May in ...

It's Sakura Season in Japan and the Queen decided to celebrate! Help Queen Ayame and the loyal minister Haruo decorate this exotic Japanese garden in this unique match-3 game! Play over 119 levels ...

Held annually in Kyoto during July, the Gion Matsuri is among Japan's most renowned festivals. It began in 869 as a religious ...

Kyoto, Japan in the spring. Experts say the best time to visit Japan is during the cherry blossom season from late March to mid-May. In Japan, fall foliage stretches late into the year ...