But be warned – you might just fall in love with Japan’s springtime magic. The Magic Of Cherry Blossom Season. Think pink petals are just a pretty face? Think again – these ...

There’s no bigger, more fervently anticipated event in Japan than cherry blossom season, but unfortunately the pretty ... The other major cities and sakura start dates on the nationwide map are: Akita ...

To the west, in Akita 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 ...

This forecast can be a good starting point for planning your visit to Japan. The major cities and other cherry blossom start dates on the national map are as follows. - Akita: April 13 (4 days earlier ...

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 ...