Japan rolled out the cherry blossom forecast for 2026, with the year’s first sakura sightings set to appear on 19 March.

The official cherry blossom forecast for Japan is out. Find out how to view the best blooms this year across Tokyo.

For the best sights of stunning sakura, bookmark this guide to the Japan cherry blossom season for 2026 to know the bloom ...

TOKYO — 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.

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Several of the iconic cherry blossom trees that make this airlift hub in western Tokyo a popular spot to visit each spring have gone missing. Some trees that line McGuire ...