(桜), are one of Japan’s most iconic natural spectacles. Every spring, millions of people travel to witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The season is not just about the ...

Climate scientist Yasuyuki Aono, who died last summer, learned to read ancient Japanese script to compile records on peak bloom dating back to the ninth century C.E.

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 Japanese ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. For 2026, the sakura forecast points to a mostly earlier-than-average ...

When flowers don't last as long, they die off as new ones bloom, leaving cherry trees looking 'kind of bedraggled.' ...

Japan has officially welcomed its cherished cherry blossom season, with government spotters announcing the first blooms in three cities on Monday. The declaration, made by officials from the Japan ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season is one of the country’s most anticipated annual events, drawing millions of domestic and international visitors each spring. As the sakura bloom moves north across the ...

Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms are blooming earlier than ever, a trend linked to rising spring temperatures from climate ...

Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction. Experts use artificial ...

TOKYO — A Japanese cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji has been canceled after officials cited a rise in disruptive tourist behavior. The influx of tourists to the town of Fujiyoshida has led to ...

TOKYO — Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters. The ...

Cherry blossom season already ranks among Japan’s busiest travel periods. Parks, temples, and historic districts see heavy foot traffic every spring. When one location becomes especially popular ...