cherry blossoms
The Yokohama-based donut specialty chain incorporates a unique ingredient into its dough that results in a divine texture and taste.
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Produced by Kawaii Monster Cafe creator, the Future Train diner serves up pink teriyaki burgers and wobbly pancakes aboard the Sakura Express.
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Once an under-the-radar sakura spot, this neighborhood near Shibuya has become dangerously congested.
Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer.
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Three cities share the status of this year’s first sakura arrivals, with a fourth joining them one day later.
Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air?
Ghibli-themed sweets shop puts together a cherry blossom viewing party for a pair of Totoros.
Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.
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