After an unusually long wait, tourists and locals began gathering in Tokyo last week to see blooming cherry blossoms. A cold snap delayed their bloom for many days. These tiny pink flowers are known ...

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Across the globe, people flock to see cherry blossoms in the spring. The pink and white flowers can be seen in countries including Japan, China, and the US. Photos taken across the world show people ...

TOKYO (The Straits Times/ANN): Heading to Japan next weekend? You are in luck. Sakura season officially began in Tokyo on March 29, and trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week. This is ...

HIROSAKI, Aomori -- Snow-covered cherry blossom trees and a castle moat in this northern Japan city are currently lit up in pink in the evenings, to the delight of visitors. The "Fuyu ni Saku Sakura" ...