The last weekend of March is the kickoff for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, with a big picnic Saturday in slightly ...

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Enjoy the beauty of D.C.’s cherry blossoms while they last with a spread of spring salads, pink sweets and more.

Picnicking under cherry trees on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

Cut the chicken breast fillet into large bite-sized pieces. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and add all the ingredients ...

That same day is the Dupont Cherry Blossom Celebration, with brunch deals at multiple restaurants on 17th Street NW, a pop-up market on sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, an afternoon tea ...

One way to celebrate the short-lived blooms is to indulge in a long afternoon tea. This time of year, many hotels, along with restaurants, historic homes, and other spots (even a bus!) put on ...

Every spring, San Diego’s Balboa Park dresses up in soft pink as the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts its annual Cherry Blossom Festival ... and classical Japanese dance. Tea ceremonies provide a ...

Many of the city's popular tea services go all-out with cherry blossom-themed blends, bites and decor. State of play: Afternoon tea is increasingly popular in D.C., especially at luxury hotels — ...

Keep track of the cherry blossom watch with WUSA9. Get ready for cherry blossoms! Small green buds are appearing on the Yoshino cherry trees, marking the 1st of 6 stages on the way to Peak Bloom.

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The National Park Service, tasked with predicting peak bloom in advance of the capital city’s National Cherry Blossom Festival, says it’s virtually impossible to say with accuracy more than 10 ...