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The cherry trees' puffy white blooms are emerging in Washington, D.C. Have they started yet in New Jersey? Here are some top spots to view them.
The Nationals will debut a new City Connect jersey this season but that won’t stop the original (which debuted in 2022) from being the gold standard cherry blossom sports jersey in D.C.
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.
Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April.
Hirosaki, Japan, March 2000: Under cover of night, cherry blossom trees lining the moat surrounding Hirosaki Castle in northern Japan lend a warm glow. Want to know where you can still see the ...
TOKYO -- Sakura season has arrived, meaning visitors will begin flocking to spots nationwide to catch sight of the pink and white cherry blossoms synonymous with spring in Japan. Tokyo-bound ...
Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters.
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 addition, a wide assortment of cherry blossom merchandise including men’s and women’s apparel, headwear, and accessories are now available at the Team Store at Capital One Arena and at the ...
D.C. United, the region’s MLS club, released its new cherry blossom-inspired jersey for away matches.