Soft, pink petals open and flutter, signalling that spring is arriving.
Cherry blossoms are known for their delicate beauty and vanilla-like scent, and there is nothing quite so awe-inspiring as seeing a sea of flowers as they hit peak bloom.
Why do they blossom at the same time? It’s because they have been cloned to ensure they all grow the same way, though this also makes them vulnerable to disease.
Dive into a world of quiet pastel hues as you explore cherry blossom trees worldwide.
A girl jumps up to touch cherry blossoms at a park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 20, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
A man sits by a pond near blooming trees during cherry blossom season in a park in Beijing, China, on March 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Visitors attend the Blossoms After Dark event at David Lam Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 27, 2026. The two-night free outdoor event featured illuminated cherry blossoms, performances, food vendors and interactive activities. Photo: Xinhua
A woman in a kimono walks under cherry blossom trees at Rokkakudo temple in Kyoto, Japan, on March 29, 2026. Photo: AFP
A person poses for a quinceañera photo among the cherry blossom trees in Washington DC. A quinceañera is a traditional Latin American celebration held for a girl’s 15th birthday. Photo: AP
Cherry blossoms covered with snow after a snowstorm in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on March 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
A bee collects pollen from a Yoshino cherry tree blossom at Kew Gardens in London. Photo: Reuters
A duck swims through fallen cherry blossom petals in Washington DC, in the US. Photo: Reuters
