A line had already formed outside the Imperial Palace grounds before 9 a.m. on March 25 to admit visitors eager to view majestic cherry blossom trees, despite steady rain and windy conditions.

A street that crosses through the Imperial Palace in Tokyo will be open to the public for cherry blossom viewing for the first time in four years from March 25 to April 2, the Imperial Household ...

The cherry blossom season, Japan's traditional ... The records from Kyoto go back to 812 AD in imperial court documents and diaries. The city has experienced an unusually warm spring this year.

And during cherry blossom season, these gardens are a choice spot for locals looking to enjoy the seasonal foliage. How to tour the Imperial Palace Tours of the palace are offered twice a day in ...