Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. For 2026, the sakura forecast points to a mostly earlier-than-average ...

Why Do We Long for Them So Deeply?Cherry blossoms are the ultimate symbol of spring in Japan. Rows of sakura trees in full ...

The season of all things pretty and pink is upon us. In an effort to give visitors and locals a chance to map out their sakura (cherry blossom) plans, a Cherry Blossom Watch forecast was released last ...

Japan’s cherry blossom season is one of the country’s most anticipated annual events, drawing millions of domestic and international visitors each spring. As the sakura bloom moves north across the ...

There are plenty of iconic symbols that come to mind when I think of Japan — like towering pagodas and red torii gates. But the country has also become famous for its breathtaking cherry blossoms. I ...