In Japan, sakura — cherry blossoms — have been celebrated for more than a thousand years. And hanami, or flower-viewing celebrations, date back to the 9th century in Japan and were made popular among ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland’s cherry blossom trees along Tom McCall Waterfront Park are expected to peak this week! The final full week of March is expected to bring warmer weather, sunny ...

MANILA, Philippines — Apart from Mt. Fuji as a favorite backdrop, many Japan travelers aim to capture a selfie with cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is for this reason that many travelers ...

Cherry blossom season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for travelers, drawing visitors to parks and gardens filled with delicate pink and white blooms. With so many stunning ...

The cherry trees are starting to bloom in the nation's capital. People come from all over to see the blossoms. So, we're starting to see the first hints of white among the pink petals. The next ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s almost here! The National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday that the cherry blossoms have reached stage four in their journey to reaching peak bloom. The Yoshino ...

The peak bloom of Yoshino Cherry trees in Washington, D.C., is a beautiful sight each spring. The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Thursday – a day that brings people to Washington, D.C. from across the country and around the world. “We are just getting in ...

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The First Alert Weather team is on STORM ALERT for strong to severe thunderstorms and the threat of damaging winds and large hail. by Jessica James TOPICS: The Cherry Blossom trees have now ...

The return of cherry blossoms is Washington’s favorite springtime tradition. Do you have questions about the floral trees and ensuing bloom brouhaha? We’ve got answers. Peak bloom—the period when 70% ...

Russian tourists to Japan to double from 100,000 in 2024 Cherry blossom and free visas among draws, says tourism union Russians enjoy boost from stronger rouble, higher real wages Russians ...