The official cherry blossom forecast for Japan is out. Find out how to view the best blooms this year across Tokyo.

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 ...

TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan - my daughter lives there - I planned the trip around the annual ...

Saratoga’s historic Hakone Estate and Gardens is hosting “Hanami at Hakone” — special nighttime viewing of cherry blossoms. As evening descended on the gardens, visitors used their cameras and cell ...

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

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Mt. Yoshino is one of the top destinations for cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Mount Yoshino in Yoshino-Kumano National Park is considered one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan.