In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan ...

Japan ‘s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.

Japan's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. An ...

In Japanese, “sakura” translates to cherry blossom. It can refer to the tree and its flowers, a symbol of spring and the fleeting nature of life. The project has been planting trees in the ...