The announcement in Tokyo, which is enjoying warmer-than-usual temperatures of around 19 Celsius (66 Fahrenheit), comes just one day after the blooming of the nation's first cherry blossom was ...

Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital's cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the Asian country, with the ...

From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

People flocked to Meguro River in Tokyo on April 12 to see cherry blossoms falling on the ground and onto the water.

Cherry blossoms, or ‘sakura’, are Japan’s favourite flower and usually reach their peak in late March to early April.

The announcement in Tokyo, which is enjoying warmer-than-usual temperatures of around 19 Celsius (66 Fahrenheit), comes just one day after the blooming of the nation's first cherry blossom was ...