sakura (Page 2)
The return of the sakura and the arrival of sakura beer are both annual events, but their timing doesn’t have to match.
Forecast shows you might need to move your cherry blossom plans in Japan up by a few days.
No need to shove Heian Shrine into a crowded daytime itinerary while this breathtaking event is going on.
The best dates to plan your hanami flower-viewing trips and the top spots to see them this spring.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
While trying to pretend to enjoy Tokyo’s cherry blossoms, Mr. Sato ends up having a touching true sakura moment.
Whether you feel like a spot of tea or a nibble of sweets this sakura season, Totoro is right there with you.
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