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 ...

The delicate pink cherry blossoms of Japan attract tourists in droves each year. The blossoms, known as sakura, are a hallmark of Japanese culture. With a short lifespan and presence that comes out ...

Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom forecast is out. Find the best bloom and full-flower dates for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo and ...

On January 8, the Japan Meteorological Corporation published its second cherry blossom forecast for 2026. Temperatures across the country are expected to be around the same as usual in January and ...

The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...

Walking through a forest of cherry blossoms with flowering branches looming overhead, you look up to a sea of pastel pink. Entering a maze of cherry blossom trees is a tranquil experience, with ...

TOKYO — 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 ...