In the spring, delicate cherry blossoms herald the season with beautiful but short-lived blooms. The flowers have been revered in Japan since ancient times, celebrated as symbols of hope, renewal, and the beautiful ephemerality of life. Come peak bloom, millions of people across the nation—and the world—take to the trees to participate in “hanami,” the traditional custom of “flower-viewing.”
For those unable to make it to Japan this season, here’s where to go to catch those elusive blooms a little closer to home.
