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 capital. An ...

Cherry trees in Tokyo have begun to bloom in stunning shades of pink, marking the onset of spring in Japan. Tokyo cherry blossoms were forecast to come into bloom earlier than any other region of the ...

TOKYO >> Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite ...

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 ...

SHOTLIST TOKYO, JAPAN MARCH 31, 2020 MARCH 11, 2020 SOURCE: AFPTV 1. Split screen cherry blossom in full bloom along Sumida river / cherry trees before blooming along Sumida river 2. Split screen ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but flower viewing has come to an abrupt halt in Tokyo because of the coronavirus. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has repeatedly asked the city's 13 ...