Tokyo's cherry blossom season has officially started after the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opened at least five flowers.
According to The Japan Times, Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on March 19, 2026. The season starts when the official sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine opens at least five flowers. Yasukuni Shrine serves as the site for the official sample tree. Keywords include Yasukuni Shrine, SAKURA, TOKYO, and TOURISM. This marks the beginning of the tourism season.
Early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms are now at their peak at Ibaraki Flower Park in Ishioka, Ibaraki Prefecture, creating a sea of pink across the grounds. On Saturday, many visitors strolled along paths lined with the sakura trees. The peak viewing period for the 250 Kawazu trees is expected to last until early March, with someiyoshino and yamazakura varieties following in bloom from March.
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In Japan's Tohoku region, colorful seasonal flowers are blooming as a symbol of resilience in communities devastated by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. In Rikuzentakata city, Iwate Prefecture, a nonprofit organization is planting 17,000 cherry trees along a 170-kilometer stretch marking the tsunami's reach to preserve the disaster's memory for future generations. The initiative highlights efforts to educate about past events to prevent future losses.
Japan's Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday the issuance of 40,000 commemorative ¥1,000 silver coins to mark the centenary of the Showa era's start in 1926. The front features Shinkansen, Tokyo Tower and expressways symbolizing postwar reconstruction, while the back shows Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms and doves. Each coin, 40 mm in diameter and weighing 31.1 grams, will sell for ¥34,800.
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Prince Hisahito of the Japanese imperial family visited the mausoleums of Emperor Meiji and Emperor Komei in Kyoto on February 27, 2026, to report the completion of his coming-of-age ceremony from last September. The visit was private during his university spring break, and he performed rituals in morning dress.
Shanghai Disney Resort has launched its 10th anniversary festivities on March 20, 2026. The resort features glittering décor and new entertainment experiences. A highlight is a birthday-exclusive grand finale for the “Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration.”