It is time to be in Japan. And now. On Monday (March 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed that the 2025 cherry ...

The enchanting Cherry Blossom season begins from late March to early April where the Sakura trees come to life, becoming a visual treat drawing locals and travellers alike.

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.

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It's Sakura season. The cherry blossoms mark the arrival of spring in Japan and the Far East, and are considered a sign of rejuvenation. If you're in Japan to see Sakura 2025, take a look at these ...

People including foreigners enjoy cherry blossom viewing under cherry trees in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 27, 2024. (Mainichi/Daisuke Wada) TOKYO -- As Japan's capital prepares to usher in cherry ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of ...

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. There are more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees in the area, and some are ...