In Japan, sakura — cherry blossoms — have been celebrated for more than a thousand years. And hanami, or flower-viewing celebrations, date back to the 9th century in Japan and were made popular among ...

The cherry blossoms bring hundreds of visitors to the Tidal Basin every year, but there are several other great places you can visit to get a glimpse of the beautiful blooms. FOX 5 photojournalist ...

In *** tremendous story of survival. Horticulturists at the National Arboretum have successfully cloned stumpy, *** stunted and gnarled cherry tree at Tidal Basin that became an unlikely social ...

It’s not just the groundhog. Cherry blossoms, the pinkest landmark in the nation’s capital, are one of the country’s key markers that spring is coming.As good a fortune teller for the changing seasons ...

The cherry trees are starting to bloom in the nation's capital. People come from all over to see the blossoms. So, we're starting to see the first hints of white among the pink petals. The next ...

Cherry blossom season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for travelers, drawing visitors to parks and gardens filled with delicate pink and white blooms. With so many stunning ...

ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Springtime in the DMV means it’s time for the beloved cherry blossoms to take over. The trees on the hallowed grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery have reached ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s almost here! The National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday that the cherry blossoms have reached stage four in their journey to reaching peak bloom. The Yoshino ...

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time for peak bloom is ...

Cherry blossoms hit stage 3, extension of florets, on Wednesday. That means D.C. is halfway to peak bloom, so it's time to figure out where you're going to go to enjoy them. Peak bloom is expected ...

by Ida Domingo TOPICS: WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Thursday morning. Last year, the festival attracted over 1.5 million visitors to the nation ...