54K views · 966 reactions | Cherry Blossom season is in full swing!  Check out this beautiful drone footage of the Cherry Blossoms blooming in Fairmount Park! https://6abc.cm/2X1TZVB | 6abc Action News | Facebook

407K views · 10K reactions | The cherry blossoms in D.C. are now in peak bloom, and we've got a 360° view. Click/tap and drag for the full  scene. (Video: Doug Mills/The New York Times) | The New York Times | Facebook

In Japan, the culture of hanami—literally "flower viewing"—is a beloved spring tradition that centers around admiring the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, or sakura. Dating back over a thousand years to the Heian period, hanami has evolved from an elite pastime of the imperial court to a widely celebrated event enjoyed by people of all ages. Families, friends, and coworkers gather in parks beneath the blooming trees to share food, drinks, and laughter, often spreading picnic blankets early in