sakura
Cherry blossom parties are the archetypal spring social event in Japan, but many see an upside to solo sakura.
The tree that officially signals the start of sakura season in the capital has missed the predicted starting date, but we have some new dates to keep an eye out for.
Here are the most popular picks for cherry blossom-viewing in both eastern and western Japan, based on bookings.
The Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival in Ikebukuro’s popular Sunshine City shopping complex promises a sneeze and itchy eyes-free flower-viewing experience.
Three traditional fillings make this one of the most Japanese McDonald’s pies in the history of the chain.
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