The cherry blossoms are expected to be in peak bloom ... It is one of 58 designated sample trees across Japan. Tokyo’s tree was the 13th to be declared in full bloom.

The Tokyo Regional Headquarters of the Japan Meteorological Agency announced cherry blossoms had opened at ... flowers that had opened on a sample tree, the benchmark figure used to announce ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring ... the phenological data for full flowering date of cherry tree (Prunus jamasakura) from many diaries and chronicles written by ...

Tobu Railway's "Sakura Train" runs between Asakusa and Tokyo Sky Tree ... under the blossoms. The festival runs through April 14, and is scheduled to include events showcasing Japanese culture.

The Japanese government has cancelled an annual party held to admire the blossom on cherry trees, following allegations of cronyism. The publicly funded event, honouring the great and the good for ...

In western Japan, this prefecture’s verdant natural spaces are the perfect destination for bringing together body, mind, and ...

While Japan may be the most famous destination for cherry blossom viewing, these ephemeral blooms create magical spring moments in cities around the world. From ancient temples in South Korea to ...

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The oldest cherry tree is thought to be around 2,000 years old. The Yamataka Jindai Sakura is 10.3m tall and is a Natural Monument of Japan. 6. 'Sakura' is the Japanese word for 'cherry blossom ...

The famous Japanese cherry blossoms make their appearance for a week in late March and very early April. Tokyo residents and tourists flock to the urban parks in full force for this special event ...