For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most ...

He made sakura trees available to everyone. This made hanami festivals a time for all to enjoy together. Now, almost every Japanese person enjoys hanami at least once a year. It’s a big part of ...

This is one of my favourite times of year - the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the cherry blossoms are stunning.

On April 19 and 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Japanese boutique Yodoya is organizing its own Hanami Paris Festival, for ...

This year's cherry blossom season, which began in Tokyo on Monday, is expected to have an economic impact of around ¥1.39 trillion ($9 billion) on Japan — the highest in the country's history.

Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

On the other hand, beer has become slightly less expensive, following a 2023 revision to Japan’s liquor tax law. The average budget per person for hanami gatherings in 2025 is around ¥2,997 ($ ...

For the third consecutive year, hanami, the Japanese tradition that has won the hearts of Cypriots, returns to wagamama! The custom, which celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms, comes to life ...

This spirit finds a home in Mumbai this season, at Donmai, Worli, where the Sakura Festival offers a thoughtfully crafted menu mirroring the essence of Japan’s beloved springtime tradition.