YOSHINO, Nara -- Cherry blossoms on Mount Yoshino in this western Japan town have come into full bloom, covering the area in a sea of pale pink. As of April 7, trees in the Shimosenbon area near ...

Among the varieties lining the 600-meter stretch of Inui Street are the quintessential Somei-Yoshino and weeping cherry trees. The street will be open to the public daily until April 2.