(cherry blossoms) have a magical effect on the Japanese scenery during springtime. Sakura symbolizes nature’s fleeting beauty ...

The event, which originated in the 1980s from citizen-level exchanges between China and Japan, centers on the planting of ...

Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and ...

TOKYO — 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.