Cherry Blossom Festivals are a popular item as well in the US.
Spring and the blossoming of Cherry Trees is very special for most Japanese.
Let me share with you this Cherry Blossom Map of Japan that I found on the Japan National Tourist Organization pages dedicated to the Celebration of Spring.
The viewing of the flowers (cherry blossoms), Hanami, is a traditional family outing.
Here is a Beginner’s Guide to Hanami…via Japan Guide.
A springy Tokyo Thursdays # 33
Last Week: KIE Magazine, Spring Issue: Izakaya and Craftmanship
Related piece: It’s ‘Sakura Matsuri’ Cherry Blossom Festival Time