The annual event, called the Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival, is officially underway now through May 11. Held at the Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou-Park on the 60th floor of the Sunshine 60 building, ...

Since weather conditions can influence bloom progression, travelers should check for real-time updates on the Japan Weather Association’s “Otenki Navigator” website, which provides live forecasts and ...

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival began on April 15--four days earlier than last year after ... “We came to see sakura every year, but we couldn’t bring ourselves to eat and drink until ...