With warmer weather on the horizon, we've got our minds focused on spring—especially the few short weeks when cherry trees bloom in ethereal displays of pink and white. In Japan, the flowering trees, known as sakura, hold deep symbolism as a metaphor for life’s ephemeral nature. There, hanami—the act of viewing the blossoms—is an annual rite of spring. The rest of the world, too, has fallen in love with the delicate buds. Here’s where to see cherry blossoms around the world.
The Quintessential Classics
Kyoto
The cultural capital...