This Mountain National Park Is Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Destination—With 30,000 Trees, Gorgeous Hiking Trails, and Ancient Shrines Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get ...

Hiking through the mountain reveals ancient temples and shrines nestled among the blossoms, adding a spiritual dimension to the natural beauty. This destination is a full-day adventure, appealing to ...

Cherry-blossom season is one of the best times to visit Japan. Here's how I make the most of it as an American who's lived here for 5 years.

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business ...

Japan is on the verge of one of its most enchanting seasons: the blooming of cherry blossoms, known as sakura. The forecast for the 2025 cherry blossom season, which will commence in mid-March and ...

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year.

The ambassador also announced a special surprise gift to the US for 2026's Cherry Blossom Festival, 250 additional trees donated from Tokyo to honor the United States' 250th birthday.

In 1912, Japan gifted 3,000 cherry trees to Washington. Those trees are finishing their bloom, and before this season’s blossoms vanish, I want to share a story that, I hope, echoes Issa’s words.

This Mountain National Park Is Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Destination—With 30,000 Trees, Gorgeous Hiking Trails, and Ancient Shrines ...

TOKYO, Japan — 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 ...