Cherry blossom season is all year round—as long as you know where to look
From beautiful pastel pink blooms to its delicate scent, there’s no doubt that cherry blossom season is one of the most beautiful sights to behold. After all, these stunning blossoms are one of the quintessential flowers that symbolise the arrival of spring.
Although cherry blossom season is typically synonymous with Japan’s springtime, it isn’t the only destination to visit for your annual dose of these cherry trees. In fact, various countries in Oceania, Asia and North America are also home to an abundance of these blossoms.
Below, we share ten destinations to visit to catch a glimpse of these flowers.
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1. Washington DC, USA
In 1912, the People of Japan planted cherry trees in Washington DC as a token of friendship with the United States. Today, this gift is celebrated with a four-week festival that occurs when cherry blossoms bloom. The festival sees a range of celebratory events from Pink Tie parties and kite flying to cherry blossom afternoon tea spreads and farmers markets.