Japan’s cherry blossom season is set to kick off on March ... expected to see their first blossoms on the following dates: Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture: March 22 Ueno Park in Tokyo ...

And while we may not have cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, there’s a Sakura Matsuri food festival that’s bringing ... 3), ningyo yaki in the shape of Kumamoto’s cute bear mascot ...