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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. HAUTS DE SEINE. NANTERRE. DISTRICT OF LA DZFENSE. CHERRY-TREES IN BLOSSOM Photo by Jacques Bravo/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

Girls in yellow tulle dresses participate in a photo shoot in the street as cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A man tosses a boy up in the air under a cherry tree in full bloom in the street in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a yellow dress poses for a photo under a blooming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a mask and a kimono poses for a photo with a katana against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a lilac dress poses for a photo at a zebra crossing near a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

Women in tulle dresses have a photo shoot in the street lined up with cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

People stay in the street lined with cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

People stand by cherry trees in full blossom in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a fox mask and a kimono poses for a photo under a cherry tree against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A man takes a picture of cherry blossoms in the street in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman takes a picture of a blossoming cherry tree in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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US: New York City Painted Pink by Spring Blossoms

New York City embraced spring's arrival with a delicate blush of pink as people enjoyed the view of blooming cherry blossom trees.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 7

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 6

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 5

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 4

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows cherry blossom trees along the Okawa River in Osaka City.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 3

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a cherry blossom tunnel along the Nakano-dori street in Tokyo shot on Monday, March 31.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country 2

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video shows a cherry blossom tree that appears to be in full bloom in the Kanto region on Sunday, March 30.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom Across Country

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom all over Japan, and are expected to reach full bloom in many places this week. This video was filmed at Ichinosaka River, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Yamaguchi City, western Japan, where the cherry blossoms are already in full bloom.

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

Cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

Cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

The cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

Cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

Cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen beyond the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

A person paints a painting of cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

The cherry blossom trees are seen during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Washington

People visit the cherry blossom trees during their peak bloom stage at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands: Almere’s Street Decorated in Cherry Blossom Pink

Cherry blossom trees in Almere, east of Amsterdam, are in full bloom, decorating the street in a breathtaking canopy of pink, coinciding with the city's spring flower festival.

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US: Cherry Blossoms Peak in Portland, Oregon

Cherry blossom trees were in full bloom in Portland as summer-like heat broke temperature records around the city on Tuesday, March 25.

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US: Cherry Blossoms in D.C. Nears Peak Bloom

Cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. has reached stage 5, the last stage before peak bloom.

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Cherry blossom festival in Washington

Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada speaks during the opening ceremony of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington on March 22, 2025. The event through April 13 commemorates the 1912 gift of cherry trees from Japan to the United States to enhance the bilateral friendship.

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[Breaking News]Early cherry blossoms in Japan

KAWAZU, Japan, March 2 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering. (Kyodo)

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Early cherry blossoms in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 2, 2025, shows cherry blossom trees in full bloom along a river in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in the central Japan town are known for their early flowering.