Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers ...

Cherry blossoms are the stars of Japanese spring, and the somei yoshino is the most common ... is noted for its weeping cherry trees. Their branches hang gracefully down in the old samurai ...

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.