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Cherry Blossom Gifts to Brighten Your Spring
Cherish the fleeting charm of sakura with gifts that bring Japan’s springtime poetry into daily life.

Where Sakura Meets Momiji: A Fantastical Season of Elegance
Learn about unkin, a Japanese design blending sakura’s petals and momiji’s hues in art, tableware, and timeless decor.

Buy Yourself Flowers: Floral-covered Gift Ideas
Explore six floral Japanese gift ideas, from sakura chopsticks to camellia vases, for year-round beauty beyond winter.

From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans
Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.

10 Cherry-picked Facts to Wow Your Blossom Buddies
Dazzle your friends with your cherry blossom knowledge with these 10 facts about sakura.

Beauty Blossoming—Japan’s Cherry Trees
Novelist Michael Pronko muses on Japan's sakura season and the crowds of people who love them too.

Cupping Blossoms: Yunomi Teacups with a Floral Embrace
Welcome the freshness of spring with our bright floral Japanese teacups from Kokuzou Kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture.

"Hanami" Sakura Viewing Party: Cherishing the tradition of beautiful Japanese spring
Japan’s cherry blossom viewing tradition is a celebration of spring. Explore hanami’s history and how to enjoy it today.

Seasonal Japanese Flowers and Their Meanings
Explore Japan’s seasons through flowers and uncover their meanings rooted in centuries of culture and tradition.