sakura (Page 20)
People around the country are sharing stunning photos of the early-blossoming sakura in full bloom.
The flowers won’t be opening from their buds for a few more weeks, but you can crack open a bottle of this special craft brew right now.
Not only is it cherry blossom-flavoured, it’s also the first time Starbucks has ever released a drink with crunchy Japanese rice cracker pieces.
The gorgeous new release, which comes with milk pudding pieces, was unveiled at a special cherry-blossom event space in Tokyo yesterday.
The beautifully designed item looks set to be one of this spring’s most popular beverages.
Spring has sprung at the Japanese fast food chain, with cherry blossom hot pies, sweet drinks and a delectable-looking pink burger.
The global coffeehouse chain gives us a taste of spring with two new beverages and a drinkware range containing over thirty cherry blossom-themed items.
With its stunning scenery and fragrant beauty, this is one spring festival you don’t want to miss!
Sakura season in Tokyo isn’t quite yet finished — at least the season for tasting it isn’t!
Not every pink flower in Japan is a cherry blossom.
Because when your ad contains the line “It’s like cherry blossom comes out of your ass hole!” you know it’s going to be a game-changer.



















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