Hanami flower-viewing season begins nine days earlier than average as the city’s official “sample tree” sprouts its first blossoms.
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Colorful spring creations from Kyoto green tea confectioner are not only sweet to taste but a delight to behold!
Sakura sweets lineup also includes mouth-watering cherry blossom cake with two sakura-sourced ingredients.
Sakura speculation map and dates for each prefecture in Japan released by Japan Weather Association.
It’s time to picnic under the trees and bask in the fleeting moment of beauty.
For those of us unable to go see the cherry blossoms in person, how about a new style of flower-viewing… without the actual flowers?
People around the country are sharing stunning photos of the early-blossoming sakura in full bloom.
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Forget seasonal sweets and drinks. In Japan, even pots and tableware get a sakura makeover in the spring, and the results are gorgeous!
Enjoy the hanami cherry blossom viewing experience just by looking at your feet this spring.
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