Sakura

Cuisine: Japanese

Ring in Japan’s cherry blossom season with special edition doughnuts at Mister Donut

We’ve seen the sakura-themed Pocky, sakura-themed coffees and even sakura-themed cinnamon rolls already in Japan. Now you can add sakura and matcha donuts to the must-eat list of the spring 2021...

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Video| Speakin' Japanese – Spring reaches peak with cherry blossom arrival

Sakura or cherry blossoms are now in full bloom. They are so beautiful, aren’t they? The pinkish-white blossoms are a symbol of Japan and loved by people for thousands of years.

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These 17 weird Japanese cherry blossom facts will make you feel instantly smarter!

How have sakura, or cherry blossoms, become the unofficial symbol of Japanese nature?

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Take your hanami online and learn more about Japan’s favorite season

In previous years cherry blossom season meant heading to one or many of Japan’s cherry blossom hot spots for hanami picnics and refreshing strolls under the trees.

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Speakin’ Japanese: Sakura shout-out

A symbol of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms or “sakura” are enjoyed throughout Japan. The cherry blossom front moves from south (starting in February on Okinawa) to north, arriving on the Kanto Plain around the end of March and reaching Misawa by the end of April.

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Japan's cherry blossoms blooming in tasty drinks, foods

The cherry blossom forecast says it’ll be a few more weeks before our neck of the woods is pretty in pink again. But, don’t fret; you can start preparing for sakura’s arrival with a few treats available near you (or online to get shipped to you)!

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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese - Cherry blossoms are at the full bloom

In Miura Peninsula, around Komatsugaike Pond nearby Keikyu Miurakaigan Station, Kawazu Sazkura, an early blooming type of cherry blossoms are at the full bloom, hearalding the arrival of long-awaited spring.

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VIDEO| It’s cherry blossom time on Okinawa

Pandemic or not, cherry blossoms are back to lighten the mood and bring some color to the landscape.

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Let's check out cherry blossoms in northern Okinawa

When January’s cherry blossom season rolls around on Okinawa, it means it’s time to hit the road and head north.

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Tokyo wants cherry blossom viewers to keep it moving during coronavirus outbreak

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is cautioning visitors to city parks to set aside tradition to avoid the threat of coronavirus as they enjoy the iconic, seasonal Japanese cherry blossoms.

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Eating 101 For Foreigners: Things to know when at a restaurant in Japan

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.

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Did you know?: October 17 is Okinawa Soba Day

Oct. 17 is “Okinawa Soba Day.” It is a day when the local food earned its title. In 1976, the fair-trade commission argued that Okinawa Soba doesn’t deserve to be called Soba, which means buckwheat in Japanese.

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Wing King serving up tasty chicken on Okinawa

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.

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Nutritious, savory pumpkin almond smoothie recipe

Packed with seasonal goodies and nutrition-rich foods such as almonds and olive oil, this is the smoothie for autumn! Because the pumpkin was organic, this recipe leaves the skin unpeeled—but you can opt to take it off.

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Recipe: Pumpkin bread with cream cheese layer

This amazing pumpkin bread recipe comes courtesy of Brittany Crider, and is a beloved family favorite that she and her sister used to make with her grandmother.