Over the years, a popular spot to take in the white and pink blossoms is around Wade Lagoon, south of the Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle. Japanese cherry trees were planted there ...

It is believed the cherry blossom trees were planted around 60 to 70 years ago "The cherry blossom is very important to Japanese people ... Flags, emblems and painting of curbs is forbidden ...

TOKYO -- In Japanese, “sakura” means cherry blossoms and “hanami” roughly translates to “flower viewing.” On my fourth visit to Japan - my daughter lives there - I planned the trip ...