The festival observes the blooming of the town’s historic cherry trees at Church Row Park and celebrates the age-old Japanese tradition of “hanami” or “cherry blossom viewing party.” The trees ...

The Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival, an annual celebration of Japanese and Hawaiian cultural traditions, returns to Hawai‘i’s Big Island on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Marking its 32nd year, ...

Rich yet refreshing, this combination captures a sense of new beginnings synonymous with cherry blossom season in Japan, where the flowers bloom around the start of a new school and work year. While ...