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 ...

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 ...

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 the ...

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.

Japanese cherry blossoms have bloomed in time for Mother’s Day at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey. It can be difficult to predict when the trees will bloom each year, as it is heavily dependant on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

TOKYO (AP) — 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 ...