"Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Spectacle Draws Crowds at Peak Bloom"

Crowds gathered in Tokyo to enjoy the delayed full bloom of cherry blossoms, a beloved tradition in Japan, with tourists expressing awe at the scale of the spectacle. Visitors, including those from Canada and the United States, were relieved to catch the blossoms before leaving, as the delayed bloom had caused concern. The cherry blossoms, known as "sakura," are a significant part of Japanese culture, often celebrated with picnics and sake drinking beneath the falling petals.