The best places around the world to see cherry blossoms, from Japan and D.C. to ... these ephemeral blooms draw admirers who plan ... oceanfront cherry blossoms against a mountain backdrop.

In 1912, Japan offered 3,000 cherry trees as a token of friendship. Since then, the National Cherry Blossom Festival has attracted nearly 1.5 million visitors each year.

New York City boasts just about every type of Japanese cherry blossom tree variation in existence — and there are more than 200 different kinds. NYBG alone has about 60 variants, while the ...

The beautiful backdrop of Mt Fuji makes Arakurayama Sengen Park one of the most spectacular places to experience cherry blossom season in Japan. The park has over 650 cherry trees that surround ...

In the meantime, start planning your trip with our guides to Tokyo's top sakura spots and Japan's three greatest cherry blossom trees. This article was published on January 11 and updated on March 13.

Japan plans to help adorn Washington, D.C., with even more of the capital's famed cherry blossoms, a gift the Asian nation said will continue to serve as a token of an enduring friendship.

MANILA, Philippines — Apart from Mt. Fuji as a favorite backdrop, many Japan travelers aim to capture a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is for this reason that many travelers ...

Close encounters of a different kind draw hordes of foreign visitors to Japan at this time of year. It’s cherry blossom viewing season, and this spring marks the first since COVID-19 was ...

The number of Russians holidaying in Japan is set to double this year from around 100,000 in 2024, helped by a strengthening ruble. ... Cherry blossoms and free visas draw Russians to Japan.

The Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park is considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan and features various cherry blossom trees. "The cherry blossom is a deeply ...