A noh piece themed on the double-flowered cherry blossoms cherished in the ancient capital of Nara will be performed at the ...

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A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

But this isn't just any ordinary cherry blossom tree grove; it's also the domain of 97-year-old Tōemon Sano: Japan's most renowned sakuramori (cherry blossom guardian).

Cherry trees are seen in bloom on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, April 8, 2025. About 30,000 cherry trees are in flower, enveloping the en ...

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across Japan, prompting the usual rush of impromptu picnics, but prices are surging for the traditional food items often enjoyed while admiring the flowers.

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern city of Kochi, on the island of Shikoku.

Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the cherry blossoms offer a sense of hope for locals and tourists alike.

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 ...