The return of cherry blossoms is Washington’s favorite springtime tradition. Do you have questions about the floral trees and ensuing bloom brouhaha? We’ve got answers. Peak bloom—the period when 70% ...

Peak bloom lasted just a couple days this year. Gusty thunderstorms blew petals off many of the famed cherry blossom trees that line the Tidal Basin in D.C. on Monday night. The cherry blossom trees ...

Blossoms have appeared on D.C.'s most famous cherry trees, and we are just one step away from peak bloom. The cherry trees at the tidal basin have reached their puffy white stage. "The blossoms are ...

Cherry blossom season has begun blooming in Washington, D.C. as cherry trees reach just one step away from peak bloom. The National Park Service, on Sunday, announced the capital's famed cherry trees ...

How would you describe Japanese cherry blossoms - ‘sakura’? A pretty pink flower? A sign of spring? A symbol of Japan? While all of these statements are true, they don't quite paint the whole picture.

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

Planning a sakura trip? The 2026 cherry blossom forecast in Japan reveals bloom and full-flower dates across major cities.

The world-renowned cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are marching toward peak bloom. The cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin are showing green buds, the National Park Service announced Tuesday ...

Cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin near the Cherry Blossom Festival’s main stage on March 28. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez) Cherry blossom trees in springtime D.C. are almost as iconic as the city’s ...

Cherry blossom season is in full swing around the world, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo, welcoming spring 2022. People gather for cherry blossom viewing, also known as “hanami,” with the background of ...