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Washington DC cherry blossom season 2025: When and where to see peak bloom

Here's all you need to know about Washington DC's cherry blossom season 2025: Peak bloom dates, where to see, and more.

Washington DC's cherry blossoms reach stage 5, 'puffy white' blossom, nearing peak bloom in late March. (AFP)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 11:10 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Akon, SuperM's Lucas, Boney M to headline Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival

The event will also witness the presence of multi-platinum DJ R3HAB, and nu metal band KORN. The Cherry Blossom Festival will be held next month.

Akon and SuperM's Lucas will be part of Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Published on Sep 11, 2024 12:26 PM IST

ByAnanya Das

Tokyo travel on a budget: 6 best hotels under $500 during tourist boom in Japan

Travelling to Japan? From Shibuya to Shimokitazawa, these are the 6 tried-and-true spots that deliver the very best bang for your buck in Tokyo

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Published on Jul 26, 2024 04:02 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Pretty in Pink: Cherry blossoms bloom in Mumbai with these special menus

From Kyma and Sesame by Hyatt Centric Juhu to Hakkasan, Japan's annual cherry blossom craze takes over the city

Cherry blossoms in bloom in Japan(Unsplash)

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Published on Apr 06, 2024 05:24 PM IST

ByAbigail banerji

Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms

The cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japanese, spill over the moat of the Imperial Palace, where Tokyo residents and tourists gather for photos

People use boats on Chidorigafuchi, one of the moats around the Imperial Palace, with cherry blossoms in Tokyo on April 4, 2024. Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

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Published on Apr 04, 2024 02:53 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Pokemon GO Wonder Ticket Part 2: Encounter cherry blossom Eevee, Sylveon, more

As part of the seasonally themed content, players may now expect to encounter Eevee and all eight of its evolutions, each of whom has a cherry blossom crown!

Pokemon GO announces Wonder Ticket part 2(Pokemon Go)

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Published on Mar 29, 2024 10:20 PM IST

ByNikhita Mehta

Top 10 Cherry Blossom destinations to visit in the U.S. this year

Top 10 U.S. spots to witness Cherry Blossoms in full bloom

In Tokyo’s cherry blossom season, which begins in March, you can find cherry blossoms in the city’s parks and suburban streets, where locals and tourists alike gather to look at them. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2024 02:11 PM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Native, not exotic: The trees Delhi needs...

The prominent native trees of Delhi — amaltas, palash, chamror, siris, barna, kusum, and kachnar — bear a mix of flowers

A medium-sized tree known for its golden yellow flowers, amaltas can grow in poor soil or rocky areas. Its young leaves and flower buds are edible. One can spot it in Delhi’s Nehru Park, Amrita Shergill Marg, Hailey Road, etc. (Sancit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2023 11:40 PM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Japan witnesses post-Covid tourist numbers amid cherry blossoms season

Japan visitors reach post-Covid high for cherry blossoms season as travel curbs lift

FILE PHOTO: A woman in a kimono takes a picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo March 30, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo(REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 19, 2023 04:00 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Tokyo

Bengaluru wears pink again | In Pics

Bengaluru is donning a pink look this March, with pink trumpets in full bloom, and netizens are in love with it.

The much loved pink flowers are often confused with cherry blossoms that have their origin in Japan.(Jyothi Chincholi)

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Published on Mar 21, 2023 04:20 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Pink trumpets make Bengaluru picturesque | In Pics

Pictures of beautiful pink flowers on trumpet trees in Bengaluru are wowing the internet.

Pink trumpets are in full bloom in Bengaluru, painting the city pink.(@KarnatakaWorld/Twitter)

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Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:57 PM IST

ByYamini C S

Bengaluru shines in pink with cherry blossoms, Karnataka Tourism shares pics

Bengaluru's streets are filled with beautiful looking cherry blossom flowers. Karnataka tourism recently shared some pictures of these pink flowers that have gone viral online.

Bengaluru streets are covered in cherry blossoms.(Instagram/@reflectionofmymemories)

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Published on Jan 19, 2023 09:51 AM IST

ByVrinda Jain

As Shillong turns pink with cherry blossoms, netizens share stunning pictures

Shillong's famous cherry blossom festival is about to begin. Many netizens have shared photos of the flowers in full bloom.

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Published on Nov 18, 2022 03:00 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Forget Japan, Cherry Blossoms are blooming in Shillong and we can’t get over these breathtaking pictures

As the India International Cherry Blossom Festival stands cancelled this year in Meghalaya, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, citizens made sure that travel enthusiasts and nature lovers do not miss out on the beauty as the pretty flowers take over Shillong and paint the city pink with seasonal love

Check out these breathtaking pics as Cherry Blossoms paint Shillong pink(Twitter/NEAwareness)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2020 03:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByZarafshan Shiraz

Take a virtual trip to see the blooming Sakura in Japan this Spring

The pinkish, sometimes white Sakura blossoms embody Japanese philosophies of Wabi-Sabi and even Shinto ideas of impermanence, hope and renewal.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2020 04:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByNupur Singh

COVID-19: Japan’s cherry blossom viewing parties wither away due to coronavirus outbreak

Japan’s famed cherry blossom season is in full bloom but parks in Tokyo are empty of traditional “viewing parties” this year, part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 03:06 PM IST

Tokyo | ByReuters

Travel: Japan beyond the cherry blossoms

There’s so much more to Japan than sakura, geishas and tea ceremonies

Matsushima is home to the serene and beautiful Entsuin temple

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Updated on Feb 09, 2020 12:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByLubna Salim

2,887 days: Shinzo Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving premier

Wednesday marks Abe’s 2,887th day in office, topping the record previously set by Taro Katsura, a revered politician who served three times between 1901 and 1913.

Abe is also the second-longest-serving leader of the Group of Seven major economies behind only German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in office since 2005.(AP FILE)

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Published on Nov 20, 2019 01:09 PM IST

Tokyo | ByPress Trust of India

New York Fashion Week 2020: Tadashi Shoji returns to Japanese roots at NYFW

NYFW 2020: In a show he titled “Once Upon a Time ... in Japan,” the designer captured the essences of cherry blossoms, Japanese gardens and Watteau gowns.

This Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 image taken from video shows a model wearing fashion from the Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer 2020 collection furing Fashion Week in New York. (AP Photo/Juan Carlos Velasquez)(AP)

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Updated on Sep 07, 2019 12:03 PM IST

NEW YORK | ByAssociated Press

Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019: Modern views, traditional weaves

Designers Abhishek Sharma, Kshitij Jalori and Sunaina Khera presented their latest collections at the week-long event that completed 20 years.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2019 05:50 PM IST

Mumbai | ByIndo Asian News Service

Soon, flowering trees to line Karol Bagh’s Ajmal Khan Road in Delhi

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will plant at least 75 of these on the median of the almost two-kilometre stretch of Ajmal Khan Road, as per plans of the civic body’s horticulture department.

An equal number of Indian native saptparni or Scholar Tree, which blossom in autumn and are known for their tiny white and green flowers that are intensely fragrant, will also be planted here.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 23, 2019 05:49 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByBaishali Adak

Cherry blossoms in Kashmir valley, but growers are not smiling

The growers are worried that the production in the state could decline by 30% this season.

Farmers packing cherries for export at an orchard in Srinagar.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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Published on May 31, 2019 12:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Srinagar | ByMir Ehsan

Oscars 2019: Top 5 Hollywood beauty trends from the red carpet last year

Academy Awards 2019: From sculpted classic hairdos to powerful beauty trends, the coveted Oscar’s red carpet has witnessed the evolution of beauty alongside fashion and it has paved the way for newer, signature trends to set a benchmark for the industry.

Margot Robbie, Gal Gadot and Saoirse Ronan at the Oscars red carpet 2018(Instagram)

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Updated on Feb 21, 2019 11:49 AM IST

Hindustan times, Delhi | BySrishti Jha

Cherry Blossom is no longer a Japan-exclusive travel attraction and we’re stoked about it

The Cherry Blossom Festival just concluded in Shillong, Meghalaya and Manipur’s Kayinu village will enjoy this autumn beauty starting November 21 this year.

Travellers can experience the pink hues of cherry blossoms every Spring in Japan, while India can enjoy this gift of Nature in Autumn.(@wanderlust_world_tribe/ Instagram)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2018 06:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | BySaumya Sharma

Beyond cherry blossoms: Japan has some of the most underrated beaches

Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and thousands of shrines and temples. Here’s a list of four must-visit beaches in Japan.

is a resort beach that represents an isolated island of Okinawa, Miyako Island, and is a place which a considerable number of tourists from Japan and abroad visit.(Shutterstock)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2018 08:33 AM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

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Here's all you need to know about Washington DC's cherry blossom season 2025: Peak bloom dates, where to see, and more.

The event will also witness the presence of multi-platinum DJ R3HAB, and nu metal band KORN. The Cherry Blossom Festival will be held next month.

Travelling to Japan? From Shibuya to Shimokitazawa, these are the 6 tried-and-true spots that deliver the very best bang for your buck in Tokyo

From Kyma and Sesame by Hyatt Centric Juhu to Hakkasan, Japan's annual cherry blossom craze takes over the city

The cherry blossoms, known as sakura in Japanese, spill over the moat of the Imperial Palace, where Tokyo residents and tourists gather for photos

As part of the seasonally themed content, players may now expect to encounter Eevee and all eight of its evolutions, each of whom has a cherry blossom crown!

Top 10 U.S. spots to witness Cherry Blossoms in full bloom

The prominent native trees of Delhi — amaltas, palash, chamror, siris, barna, kusum, and kachnar — bear a mix of flowers

Japan visitors reach post-Covid high for cherry blossoms season as travel curbs lift

Bengaluru is donning a pink look this March, with pink trumpets in full bloom, and netizens are in love with it.

Pictures of beautiful pink flowers on trumpet trees in Bengaluru are wowing the internet.

Bengaluru's streets are filled with beautiful looking cherry blossom flowers. Karnataka tourism recently shared some pictures of these pink flowers that have gone viral online.

Shillong's famous cherry blossom festival is about to begin. Many netizens have shared photos of the flowers in full bloom.

The pinkish, sometimes white Sakura blossoms embody Japanese philosophies of Wabi-Sabi and even Shinto ideas of impermanence, hope and renewal.

Japan’s famed cherry blossom season is in full bloom but parks in Tokyo are empty of traditional “viewing parties” this year, part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

There’s so much more to Japan than sakura, geishas and tea ceremonies

Wednesday marks Abe’s 2,887th day in office, topping the record previously set by Taro Katsura, a revered politician who served three times between 1901 and 1913.

NYFW 2020: In a show he titled “Once Upon a Time ... in Japan,” the designer captured the essences of cherry blossoms, Japanese gardens and Watteau gowns.

Designers Abhishek Sharma, Kshitij Jalori and Sunaina Khera presented their latest collections at the week-long event that completed 20 years.

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will plant at least 75 of these on the median of the almost two-kilometre stretch of Ajmal Khan Road, as per plans of the civic body’s horticulture department.

The growers are worried that the production in the state could decline by 30% this season.

Academy Awards 2019: From sculpted classic hairdos to powerful beauty trends, the coveted Oscar’s red carpet has witnessed the evolution of beauty alongside fashion and it has paved the way for newer, signature trends to set a benchmark for the industry.

The Cherry Blossom Festival just concluded in Shillong, Meghalaya and Manipur’s Kayinu village will enjoy this autumn beauty starting November 21 this year.

Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national parks and thousands of shrines and temples. Here’s a list of four must-visit beaches in Japan.

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