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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 5, 2025, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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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

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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Imperial Palace path opens for cherry-blossom viewing

Visitors walk down Inui Street within the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo in the rain on March 29, 2025, the day the path opened to the public for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Imperial Palace path opens for cherry-blossom viewing

Visitors walk down Inui Street within the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo in the rain on March 29, 2025, the day the path opened to the public for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Imperial Palace path opens for cherry-blossom viewing

Visitors walk down Inui Street within the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo in the rain on March 29, 2025, the day the path opened to the public for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 5 Kyodo - People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 5, 2024, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 6

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 2

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 4

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 3

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 5

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 4

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot on April 2 at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 2

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 3

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 5, 2024, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People snap photos of cherry blossoms while taking a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 5, 2024, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 4, 2024, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 340 cherry trees of 141 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 4, 2024, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 340 cherry trees of 141 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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The National Park Service has announced a three-year $113 million sea wallrehabilitation projectaround the Tidal Basin, forcing

A sign warns visitors viewing the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, USA, 15 March 2024. The National Park Service has announced a three-year $113 million sea wall rehabilitation project around the Tidal Basin, forcing the removal of around 140 of DC’s world famous flowering cherry blossom trees.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka, western Japan, on April 7, 2023, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka, western Japan, on April 7, 2023, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People take a stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka, western Japan, on April 7, 2023, as the famous tree-lined path is opened to pre-registered people for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 6, 2023, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 339 cherry trees of 140 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 6, 2023, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 339 cherry trees of 140 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 6, 2023, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 339 cherry trees of 140 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

An annual cherry blossom viewing event begins on April 6, 2023, at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. A total of 339 cherry trees of 140 varieties line a 560-meter long path on the grounds of the head office, according to the organization.

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Tokyo's Imperial Palace blossom-viewing path opens

Visitors walk down Inui Street within the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo in the rain on March 25, 2023, the day the route opened to the public for cherry-blossom viewing for the first time in four years.

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PM Abe holds cherry blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe (R in front) poses with guests invited to a cherry blossom-viewing party at Shinjyuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo on April 12, 2014. About 10,000 people from the political, business, sports and entertainment worlds were invited to the party hosted by the prime minister.

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Japan gov't garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C front) poses for photos with the five members of girl pop idol group Momoiro Clover Z during the government's cherry blossom viewing garden party in Tokyo on April 20, 2013.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Visitors view cherry blossoms at the annual ''Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka'' event at the Finance Ministry's Osaka Mint Bureau on April 14, 2011, the first day of the event which runs through April 20.

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560-meter 'sakura' flower corridor in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - People admire the ''sakura'' cherry blossoms along a path at the Japan Mint in Osaka on April 14, 2010, the first day of the annual ''sakura no torinuke'' (Cherry Blossom Viewing) event. A total of 354 trees stand along the 560-meter-long path.

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot.

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot.

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40,000 tourists visit Mt. Yoshino for cherry-blossom viewing

YOSHINO, Japan - More than 40,000 tourists visited Mt. Yoshino in Nara Prefecture on April 12 for cherry-blossom viewing.

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Koizumi hosts garden party, vows to dedicatedly serve out term

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C in front) poses with Japanese athletes during the 'Cherry Blossom Viewing Party' at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden on April 15.

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Koizumi hosts garden party, vows to dedicatedly serve out term

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) makes a toast at the 'Cherry Blossom Viewing Party' at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden on April 15. (Pool photo)

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(1)Koizumi hosts cherry blossom party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) chats with ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) and other guests at a cherry blossom viewing party he hosted at Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen park on April 9. About 8,700 guests, including politicians, diplomats and athletes, were invited to the party.

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(2)Koizumi hosts cherry blossom party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) chats with guests at a cherry blossom viewing party he hosted at Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen park on April 9. About 8,700 guests, including politicians, diplomats and athletes, were invited to the party.

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(1)Koizumi hosts cherry blossom-viewing party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi proposes a toast to the people he invited to an annual cherry blossom-viewing party at the Shinjuku Gyoen park in Tokyo on April 17. (Pool photo)

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(2)Koizumi hosts cherry blossom-viewing party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) chats with guests he invited to an annual cherry blossom-viewing party at the Shinjuku Gyoen park in Tokyo on April 17. (Pool photo)

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Koizumi hosts cherry blossom viewing party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi waves at people whom he invited to a cherry blossom viewing party at the Shinjuku Gyoen Park in Tokyo on April 19.

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Koizumi hosts cherry blossom viewing party

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) poses for a photo with invited guests at a cherry blossom viewing party he hosted at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in central Tokyo on April 20.

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Snow falls on cherry blossoms

TOKYO, Japan - People enjoy viewing cherry blossoms in Tokyo's Ueno Park on March 31 in a ''hanabie'' phenomenon (cherry blossom chill). Snowflakes mingled with the cherry blossoms in downtown Tokyo as a strong cold air front hit the Japanese archipelago throughout the day.