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National & Local

The cherry blossom season begins earlier than usual in Tokyo

Tokyo's cherry blossom season has officially started earlier this year, as confirmed by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is there an ending to cherry blossom ending? [Eureka]

The arrival of spring brings numerous cherry blossom festivals in South Korea, capturing the interest of younger generations amidst changing climate patterns affecting festival timings.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

You donโ€™t have to go to Japan! This secret cherry blossom paradise is closer than you think!

An enchanting cherry blossom garden in the Swiss Cottage area of London offers a picturesque alternative to traveling to Japan for cherry blossom season.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Jo Malone's 'perfect spring fragrance' sold out but LookFantastic has stock

Jo Malone's popular Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne has sold out on its official website, but remains available for purchase on LookFantastic.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yet another early cherry blossom bloom in Japan

Japan is expected to experience an early cherry blossom bloom this year due to a warm February, with key locations like Kyoto seeing record dates for blooming.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Double Pricing for Boats at Chidorigafuchi, a Famous Cherry Blossom Spot; Increased Prices for Non-Residents

The Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo has introduced a double pricing system for boat rentals at the famous cherry blossom site Chidorigafuchi, raising prices for non-residents.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Hotel-style ยฃ39 bedding set with a game changing zip that makes life so much easier

Marks and Spencer offers the Pure Cotton Sateen Cherry Blossom Bedding Set, priced between ยฃ39.50 and ยฃ69, featuring a zip design for easier use.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nagasaki's Chinese Consulate Cancels Cherry Blossom Viewing Event, 'Considering Various Situations'

The Chinese Consulate in Nagasaki has decided not to hold its annual cherry blossom viewing event this year, citing various circumstances as the reason for the cancellation.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

IRCTC Launches Japan Cherry Blossom Tour Package, Opportunity to Travel From Tokyo to Hiroshima

IRCTC has launched an attractive international tour package titled 'Japan โ€“ Cherry Blossom Season', offering a 10-day tour from Tokyo to Hiroshima in April 2026.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Column 'Here and Away': End of the Cherry Blossom Party

A reflection on the decline of community celebrations due to fears of overcrowding and the enjoyment of social gatherings.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tourists are urinating in the gardens - Japan cancels festival meant to promote it

Japan has canceled its cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist numbers causing community distress.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cherry blossom forecast: First bloom expected in Tokyo on March 21, followed by Fukuoka, Kochi, and Yokohama

Japan's weather agency predicts that cherry blossoms will first bloom in Tokyo on March 21, with other cities following a few days later.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Japan's 'Cherry Blossom Festival'? It was canceled for this reason, see pictures

Japan's Cherry Blossom Festival has been canceled this year due to disruptions caused by rowdy tourists.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bad behavior of tourists leads Japanese city to cancel cherry blossom festival

A small city near Mount Fuji, Japan, has canceled its cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist influx and local complaints.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled โ€“ Due to Tourists Pooping

The annual cherry blossom festival in Fujiyoshida, Japan, has been canceled due to the overwhelming impact of over-tourism and complaints from residents about disruptions to their peaceful lives.

Feb 7 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Disgraceful behavior in Japan: Tourists shoved children and trespassed into yards โ€“ A tough decision has now been made

The famous cherry blossom festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park near Mount Fuji has been canceled due to tourists' outrageous behavior, including trespassing and littering.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The scatological reason why Japan canceled its traditional Cherry Blossom Festival this year

Japan has canceled its traditional Cherry Blossom Festival for the first time in ten years due to unpleasant complaints from residents, coinciding with early general elections.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Japan cancels cherry blossom festival due to complaints about tourists littering or 'defecating' in gardens

Japan has canceled its cherry blossom festival in Arakurayama Sengen park following increased complaints about disruptive behavior from tourists.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Japanese city cancels festival launched to lure tourists - as it's too successful

Fujiyoshida city has cancelled its popular cherry blossom festival due to concerns over the overwhelming number of tourists affecting residents' quality of life.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Japan troubled by tourist misbehavior, cancels 'Cherry Blossom Festival' at Mount Fuji

Japan has canceled this year's famous 'Cherry Blossom Festival' at Mount Fuji due to disturbances caused by unruly tourists amidst a surge of international visitors attracted by the declining yen.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Japan's cherry blossom festival cancelled due to fear of overtourism

Japan's cherry blossom festival was cancelled due to resident complaints about overcrowding and the inappropriate behavior of tourists.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Poor behavior of tourists leads Japanese city to cancel cherry blossom festival

Authorities in a small town near Mount Fuji, Japan, have canceled this year's cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist numbers creating unsustainable conditions for local residents.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Victim of overtourism: cherry blossom festival in Japan canceled due to overwhelming visitors

A cherry blossom festival in Japan has been canceled due to an overwhelming number of visitors, highlighting issues of overtourism.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Japan cancels famous festival due to inconsiderate tourists

The city of Fujiyoshida in Japan has canceled its annual cherry blossom festival due to an unsustainable increase in tourist numbers disrupting local life.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Problems with tourists lead Japanese city to cancel flower festival

A cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji in Japan has been canceled due to local dissatisfaction with overtourism, according to the local government of Fujiyoshida.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'Beautiful' ยฃ20 Home Bargains blossom tree rivals ยฃ50 Habitat version

Home Bargains is offering an artificial cherry blossom tree priced at ยฃ20, which is a more affordable alternative to a ยฃ50 version from Habitat, appealing to budget-conscious shoppers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:36 UTC

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