From cherry blossoms in spring to sunflowers and autumn’s first blooms, discover Japan’s seasonal flowers during your visit to GREEN×EXPO 2027.

Japan’s landscapes change dramatically with the seasons, and flowers are one of the most beautiful ways to experience the country’s natural and cultural heritage. From the fleeting pink clouds of cherry blossoms to the colorful fields of summer sunflowers, each season brings its own traditions, landscapes, and opportunities to explore.

Traveling in Japn in March means you may often see sakura flowers blooming almost everywhere around. While cherry blossoms are visually appealing to the eye, their flowers can be turned into an extract and consumed too. Various products are currently in the market using the extract of cherry blossom, ranging from a moisturizing jelly cream, smoothing mask, to a cleansing oil. Let’s dive into the journey of uncovering the science behind the health benefits in consuming these cherry blossoms (specifically on ‘Somei-Yoshino’)!

End March to Early April is the main sakura hanami (Cherry Blossom viewing) season in Japan. Most people would gather around a tree and have a picnic with their friends and family, read on to find out other ways to enjoy the flowers by the wayter.