MOTOSU, Gifu — The cherry blossom tree Usuzumi-zakura, which is designated as a national natural monument, has reached full bloom in Motosu, Gifu Prefecture. People will be able to see the tree ...

Atami (Shizuoka Prefecture): Located about 1.5 hours from Tokyo, about 58 Atami-zakura trees bloom along a peaceful stream in late January to early February, about a month ahead of Japan’s standard ...