How would you describe Japanese cherry blossoms - ‘sakura’? A pretty pink flower? A sign of spring? A symbol of Japan? While all of these statements are true, they don't quite paint the whole picture.

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 ...

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

Spring is among many people’s favourite season as it is the season of renewal and growth. The return of warmer temperatures brings about the blossoming of flowers and the rejuvenation of nature. What ...

For the best sights of stunning sakura, bookmark this guide to the Japan cherry blossom season for 2026 to know the bloom ...

While most of the cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park have been gone for a week, the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival was in full bloom just the same. Sakura Sunday had much to offer, from tea ceremonies ...

One of the most beautiful aspects of cherry blossom viewing in Japan is the chance to enjoy the blooms in different stages, as they swell from tiny buds into full blossoms, before dancing on the wind ...

The "big three" cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto continue to be favourites, with Trip.com Group revealing triple-digit booking growth year-on-year during the sakura season. Of popular cities, ...

People in Japan love to celebrate the changing of the seasons, and that goes for Domino’s Pizza Japan too. As we finally pull out of the cold, dreary days of winter, everyone’s got cherry blossoms on ...