You’ll most commonly come across kawazu-zakura, a pastel pink cherry blossom native to Shizuoka ... The other winter sakura are the kanhi-zakura, which are more of a vivid pink colour, growing ...

In Japan, you’ll find beautiful varieties of winter sakura trees that bloom from as early as January through to March. If you’re planning on blossom hopping outside of Tokyo, here are some of ...

Cherry blossom season kicks off in Tokyo In the heart of Tokyo, cherry trees are beginning to explode in brilliant pink. Cherry blossom varieties abound. In central Tokyo, pink Okame Zakura are ...

In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms are very important. They symbolize hope and new life. The beauty of sakura reminds us of the short time we have on earth. The arrival of cherry blossoms is a ...

There’s no bigger, more fervently anticipated event in Japan than cherry blossom season, but unfortunately the pretty-in-pink floral phenomenon only lasts for a short time. Sure, you can always expect ...

YOSANO, Kyoto Prefecture--Dishes and sweets prepared using the Oshima-zakura cherry blossom tree’s flowers ... 300 grams (three servings) of Sakura Udon is available for 1,000 yen ($7 ...