HIROSAKI, Aomori Prefecture--Cherry blossoms have ... There are around 2,600 cherry blossom trees of 52 species in the park, according to the Hirosaki city government. The Hirosaki cherry blossom ...

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, home to about 2,600 cherry trees of 50 varieties. They reached their full bloom on April 13 ...

HIROSAKI, Aomori Prefecture--Cherry blossoms are in full bloom earlier than usual this year in Hirosaki Park here, which is well-known nationwide for its trees. The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom ...

As Japan's national flower, the cherry blossom-or sakura, as it's known in Japanese-is celebrated for its symbolism, its brief appearance a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. Here's what to ...

Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture boasts about 2,600 cherry blossom trees of 52 varieties, making it one of the best sakura-viewing spots in Japan. This year, the Somei-yoshino were in full bloom ...

Further north, in Aomori Prefecture, Hirosaki is another contender for Japan's finest cherry blossom site with a connection to Edo-era (1603-1868) Japan. That's thanks to its castle, which is ...

Nestled in the foothills of Aomori Prefecture’s Hakkoda Mountains ... this picturesque street is a popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spot each spring. Towada Art Center is a museum ...