The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...

Japan’s first sakura forecast for 2026 is here—revealing when Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are expected to turn pink and how early travellers should start planning their spring trip. It may still be winter ...

After a lifelong fascination with Japan, Elisa Garcia, a retired attorney, dreamt of walking hand-in-hand with her husband under the falling cherry blossoms. But when she went online to reserve a ...

Every spring, crowds flock to admire Japan’s cherry blossom – a dazzling pink and white bloom that has been revered in the country for more than a thousand years. But the world-famous sakura plants ...

The arrival of spring in Japan changes the landscape in a way few other natural events can ...

Some good news to get you through the winter blues. The trusty Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has just released the second update to its official cherry blossom forecast for 2026. According to ...

Experiencing Japan’s Cherry Blossom with a professional guide, whether it’s in central Tokyo or Kyoto is a truly awesome experience. You’ll not only get to see the spots that only the locals normally ...

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