Cherry Blossom Reports 2026

Feb26

Tokyo: Still Closed

Still Closed

We are now at end of February, and the question that many people might be wondering is when the mainstream cherry blossom season will start. While there is no definitive answer yet, our preliminary forecast is that...

By Raina Ong·February 26, 2026

Feb17

Kawazu: Full Bloom

Full Bloom

This year we started our cherry blossom reporting early - the first report was in January by Matt from Atami, followed by an Okinawa sakura report by Cassie. Both reports covered some of the early flowering varieties...

By Raina Ong·February 17, 2026

Feb9

Okinawa: Full Bloom

Full Bloom

A special early cherry blossom report from Okinawa, centered around the early blooming Kanhizakura.

By Cassandra Lord·February 9, 2026

Jan23

Atami: Full Bloom

Full Bloom

Cherry blossom season might still be some way off in major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto but in a few places it has already begun - and not just in the southern islands. One place you can already see them is in Atami...

By Matt Evans·January 23, 2026