Since a snowy week in mid-January, winter has lost its bite and spring is rapidly awakening in the Washington region. It won’t be long until the famed Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin bolt ...

The Cherry Blossom Festival — or Sakura Matsuri — is back for another day on Sunday, June 28. In the meantime, check out ...

It’s official: The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. reached peak bloom. Here’s what you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival, plus other spots in the U.S. to check out blooms.

For just a few weeks every spring, Japan celebrates an annual ritual known as hanami. In theory, it’s a simple pleasure: stopping to view and appreciate the beautiful spring blossoms, most commonly ...

From Japan’s iconic sakura displays to unexpected spring spectacles in places like Tacoma and Bonn, these destinations offer stunning cherry blossom views beyond the usual hotspots. ByBrittany Anas, ...

While Starbucks shows off its cherry blossom menu well before the flowers start to bloom, many other cafes in Japan wait until we’re closer to the actual start of sakura season before revealing their ...

As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ...

Cherry blossom season is ending in Tokyo, with people enjoying one last opportunity to savor the fleeting beauty of the sakura in bloom. On April 10, falling petals created delicate, swirling patterns ...

There’s no season Japan looks forward to with more excitement than spring. Not only does spring mean the end of months of “You know what? Maybe I’ll just stay home all day in my kotatsu”-level ...

Starbucks just released a six-piece cherry blossom cup collection. This is the second year in a row the brand has dropped a collection inspired by the flower. A standout piece is the Cherry Blossom ...

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan? Japan offers many destinations where travelers can witness the fascinating beauty of cherry blossoms. Among the best places to celebrate hanami, the following ...