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Where and When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Japan’s cherry blossom season is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This guide shows you when to go, where to see the best blooms, and how to avoid the tourist traps. Don’t miss your chance to catch the ...
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Where to go for blossoms: County Rd. 633 in Leelanau County; Elk Rapids; Old Mission Peninsula. For routes, check out these scenic drives that pack a flowery wallop for cherry blossom viewing.
Most cherry blossom trees only live for 30 to 40 years, according to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (which is home to some of the oldest cherry blossoms in the United States).
The Cherry Blossom Festival grew out of this ceremony. In 1927, school children re-enacted the initial planting, holding the first "festival." The celebration was greatly expanded in 1935.
In Washington, D.C., David Coleman’s cherry blossom tracker, which he started around 2010, has about 42,000 followers on Facebook who read his regular reports on the trees.
Temperatures are higher at this point in the year than we're used to. One expert says it could lead to a record-breaking cherry blossom bloom.
To catch cherry blossoms earlier in the season, stop by Tom McCall Waterfront Park to take in the view. There are 100 Akebono trees at the park and the space is ideal for a morning run, lunchtime ...