Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern ...

Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

HIROSAKI, Aomori -- Snow-covered cherry blossom trees and a castle moat in this northern Japan city are currently lit up in pink in the evenings, to the delight of visitors. The "Fuyu ni Saku ...

Unsure when the cherry trees start blooming, or where you can find the best cherry blossom festivals in Japan? This guide covers all you need to know.

Cherry blossom season in Japan is coming up ... April 26 (3 days later than last year) Aomori: April 22 (4 days later than last year) Akita: April 17 (3 days later than last year) Morioka: April 18 (4 ...

HACHINOHE, Aomori Prefecture--A single high-end variety of cherry fetched 40,000 yen ($296) during this year’s first auction here of the fruit, drawing gasps among bidders and spectators.

As cherry blossoms begin to bloom as March approaches, travellers seeking a less-crowded sakura spotting experience are ...

For the most part, though, the current forecast is for cherry blossom season to arrive near average dates ... Mito (水戸), and Utsunomiya (宇都宮) Tohoku forecast: Aomori (青森), Akita (秋田), Morioka (盛岡), ...

Experience the magic of Japan’s 2025 cherry blossom season with the best group and private tours. Whether you’re drawn to ...

East Japan Railway Co. is developing a next-generation bullet train for the Tohoku Shinkansen Line, focused on improving ...