More than 3,000 cherry trees were gifted to the U.S. from Japan in 1912 as a symbol of friendship. The NPS predicts this year's peak bloom to occur between Friday and March 31.

Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," are Japan's favourite 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 ...

The peak bloom date is "defined as the period when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry blossoms are open," according to the park service. About 3,800 cherry trees grow around the Tidal Basin and National Mall.

The yearly cherry blossom season in Washington DC is in full spring now with the iconic Yoshino cherry trees having reached Stage 5, the last stage before these wondrous flowers reach peak bloom ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo By: Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press Posted: 5:11 AM CDT Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 Last Modified: 4:21 PM CDT Monday, Mar. 24 ...

This year’s cherry blossom season began five days earlier than 2024, and the trees are expected to be in full bloom by the end of the week. Climate crisis and urban warming have been impacting the ...

US, Japan plant White House cherry tree to mark friendship By: Darlene Superville, The Associated Press Posted: 11:09 AM CDT Monday, Apr. 17, 2023 Last Modified: 7:15 PM CDT Monday, Apr. 17, 2023 ...

Caption: Japan's cherry blossom spotters measured six blooms on a benchmark tree at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on Monday, which kicks off the official start of the festive season.

The blooming Somei Yoshino cherry tree at the specimen tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Monday March 24, 2025. (Kyodo Photo via AP)© The Associated Press ...