Cherry blossom season is just a few weeks away in Japan, and anticipation for the annual explosion of pink is building. Only around for two weeks each season, the fleeting beauty of the blossoms ...

The oldest cherry tree is thought to be around 2,000 years old. The Yamataka Jindai Sakura is 10.3m tall and is a Natural Monument of Japan. 6. 'Sakura' is the Japanese word for 'cherry blossom ...

Unsure when the cherry trees start blooming, or where you can find the best cherry blossom festivals in Japan? This guide covers all you need to know.

That’s because there are more than 30,000 sakura trees on the slopes of Mount Yoshino, making for one of the largest concentrations of cherry blossoms to be found anywhere in the country when they ...