For just a few weeks every spring, Japan celebrates an annual ritual known as hanami. In theory, it’s a simple pleasure: stopping to view and appreciate the beautiful spring blossoms, most commonly ...

Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are Japan’s springtime delight; they’re a cultural asset integrated into culinary arts. Outside hanami picnic snapshot taking, they turn into edible confections, from tea ...

Planning a trip to Japan just to chase the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms? Brilliant idea! To witness this delicate dance of pink petals, timing is crucial. The optimal period for cherry blossom ...

Cherry blossoms inspire a particular form of seasonal enthusiasm. Each spring, these ephemeral blooms draw admirers who plan vacations around their brief but magnificent flowering. What began as a ...

There are an overwhelming number of breathtaking cherry blossom spots in Japan, and it can be hard to decide where to visit first! In 2018, the Japanese arm of TripAdvisor has looked at all comments ...

Cherry blossom season brings an assault of cherry-flavored foods and drinks—never mind that the flowering trees attracting tourists don’t produce the fruit you find on menus. Worse yet: restaurant and ...

Sakura season in Tokyo is not only a chance for tourists to view the iconic cherry blossom trees in bloom, but a chance for hotels to offer distinctive experiences for their guests to fully immerse ...