Real extract from the trees gives you a sense of what it’s like to drink the cherry blossoms.
sakura (Page 10)
Japan’s beautiful cherry blossoms are on their way, but not at the same time as usual, according to predicted dates and map.
Signs of the seasons, from rainbows to cherry blossoms, have never looked as good, or tasty, as these breathtaking nerikiri desserts.
Soothing sounds and other seasonal symbols of Japan are also part of the techno-cultural innovation.
Putting these sakura-pink kicks on your feet will help put more cherry blossom trees in Japan’s tsunami-struck Tohoku region.
Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】
Fukuoka isn’t particularly famous for its cherry blossoms, but these photos have us thinking it should be.
Temperatures dipped dramatically this week, transforming sakura spots into icy pink-tinged dreamworlds.
How do you find the best views of riverside sakura? In the river.
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There’s a beautiful reason why the kanji for cherry blossoms looks the way it does, and remembering it makes the character a snap to write.
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