sakura forecast 2026
![When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/mk-1.jpg?w=640 "When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]")
Three cities share the status of this year’s first sakura arrivals, with a fourth joining them one day later.
Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.
Forecast shows you might need to move your cherry blossom plans in Japan up by a few days.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Star Wars becomes a kabuki play as we attend Kairennosuke and the Three Shining Swords in Tokyo
Kamishibai — the precursor to manga and anime?
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Weekly
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Monthly
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
RECOMMENDED STORIES
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Tottori’s shrines have some of the most adorable charms you’ve ever seen!
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around
Can the Japanese government make AI-generated Ghibli images illegal?
No panty shots, under any circumstances, please, says anime’s creator to animation staff
We got our hands on the new and rare 1/12th scale model of a Japanese post box
-
