According to the shrine, this cherry blossom is a variety called "Yokozakura," donated by locals about 30 years ago. As the tree grew, the branches naturally began to resemble the shape of a heart.

Cherry blossoms ... under watch at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward. Five or six flowers must be visually confirmed before the office can declare that the cherry blossom season has started.

but unseasonably high temperatures over the last weekend pushed the opening flowers to full blossom,” the JMA said of the timing. The cherry tree at the shrine has been used as Tokyo’s ...

Sackler Gallery Ueno Takenodai 上野竹之だい Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Mansei Bridge And Cherry Blossoms Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Cherry blossom viewing ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional sign of spring, has peaked at the earliest date since records began 1,200 years ago, research shows. The 2021 season in the city of Kyoto peaked on ...

Whether you're planning to travel to Japan or are already here, the tourist industry is ready to help you explore the best cherry blossom spots. In the heart of Tokyo, cherry trees are beginning ...

Every spring, cherry blossoms erupt across the globe, drawing nature seekers far and wide to observe the stunning pale pink flowers in their prime. And each year, the Japan Meteorological ...

After a long gray winter, there are few things that can lift my mood like seeing the first pink cherry blossoms of spring ...

1. Cherry trees belong to the rose family of flowering plants, Rosaceae, which includes roses, apples, pears, almonds, quinces, apricots, plums, cherries, peaches ...

Blink and you’ll miss them. We’re in the middle of cherry blossom season, with much of the fluttering appeal tied to inherent unpredictability. Cherry trees bloom when they want, guided by ...