Cherry trees bloom in Washington, D.C.'s tidal basin, with the Jefferson monument in the background. Japan gave 3,000 trees as a gift to the U.S. in 1912.

Spring in Japan is a magical time, with cherry blossoms (sakura) painting the country in shades of pink and white. This ...

Japan’s sakura or cherry blossom season is feverishly anticipated by locals and visitors alike. Many tourists plan their entire trips around the blooms, and Japanese flock to parks in their ...

Normally Japan's parks are full of people admiring the famous cherry blossom trees this time of year - but not any more. Osaka native Hiroshi Nakajima, 65, gazes at the cherry blossoms in Osaka ...

This was published 5 years ago Hello, blossom: A piece of Japan in the heart of Auburn Robin Powell August 1, 2019 — 11.20am Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size ...

The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington is opening two new exhibits marking the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to the United States.

Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” are Japan’s favorite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year.

The season is traditionally celebrated with hanami, or viewing parties, in cherry blossom hotspots, with picnics organized beneath the trees.* Cherry blossoms are beautiful, but over-hyped/marketed ...