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Denver's Cherry Blossom Festival: Everything You Need to Know

Denver's Cherry Blossom Festival — formally the Sakura Matsuri — is one of the largest Japanese cultural celebrations in the American interior. Hosted annually by the Japan-America Society of Colorado, the event brings together Japanese-American heri...

Nature & Wildlife

Which Japanese City Has the Most Cherry Blossoms? The Sakura Capital Debate

The annual sakura season is arguably the most famous recurring natural spectacle in the world. For two to three weeks each spring, Japan's cities, rivers, roads, and temple grounds disappear beneath a soft canopy of pale pink and white flowers. The q...