Starbucks Japan kicks off the cherry blossom fun early, because you can never have too many sakura desserts.
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Sure, they look great–but will this year’s cherry blossom drinks be any better than previous years?
Specially cultivated to bloom after they arrive at your home, these trees will provide sakura memories for years to come.
The renowned Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival has now joined the long list of events to be cancelled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
Cherry blossom plans cancelled? Here’s a new one: doing hanami at home with these beautiful photos.
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A subdued sakura season is a sad turn of events for Japan, but free pizza always puts a smile on people’s faces.
Questions about complacency are being raised as people gather at popular sakura spots in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
If your Japan travel plans fell through due to coronavirus, or you’re here but stuck inside, these gorgeous videos are the next best hanami option.
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