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.

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. An ...

TOKYO — 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 capital.

"The reason Japanese people are fond of cherry blossoms is because, after enduring a harsh winter, the vivid flowers bloom in the monochrome landscape as if to herald the long-awaited arrival of ...

Stanley compares its new Cherry Blossom tumbler to the iconic Japanese sukura flower, most commonly known as the Japanese cherry blossom. “Like Japan’s sakura flowers that make their ...

In Japan, cherry blossom is known as ‘sakura’ and every ... sun and are suitable for gardens of all shapes and sizes. Flowering cherries will grow in lawns or borders and larger varieties ...

The tradition of celebrating the cherry blossoms, the national flower of Japan, also originated there, with the tradition of hanami, which translates to flower looking, during which people flock ...

so the Japanese Friendship Garden features climate-adapted plants like ornamental pear, flowering almond, peach trees and purple leaf plum. But you can find some cherry blossom trees in higher ...

The blooming Somei Yoshino cherry tree at the specimen tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Monday March 24, 2025. (Kyodo Photo via AP) 33,714 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you ...