Seeing cherry blossoms, or sakura, isn’t just about snapping photos – it’s about basking in a centuries-old tradition. The Japanese practice of hanami dates back to the 8th century when ...

Every spring a tapestry of pink blooms blankets the island nation of Japan, starting in the south and crawling northward. Cherry trees, or sakura, symbolize the evanescence of human life in ...

Hanami, or flower-viewing parties, date back to the 9th century when Japanese emperors would hold celebrations for the cherry and plum blossoms that would bud in early spring. The world’s love ...

Cherry blossom trees around the world bloom between late March and early May. Japan's cherry blossoms attract millions of tourists each year. Cherry blossoms can also be found in the US, the UK ...

Koji Tomita is the Japanese ambassador to the United States. In Japan, cherry blossoms have been a favorite subject in haiku. The piece closest to my heart is the one by the 18th-century haiku ...

Washington D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, have begun blooming and are only step away from peak bloom, as per the NPS.

Japanese people love cherry blossom viewing and it is customary to schedule an outing with friends and family and enjoy a picnic under the trees,” he shared.

Japan's cherry blossoms, or ‘sakura,’ are a breathtaking sight that can captivate the senses of any passerby. Locals and tourists both love the sight when Japan turns into a fairyland because ...

You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.