• Akebono cherry trees in Burnaby April 8, 2013 My favorite cherry viewing spot is Georgia street, between Willingdon and Boundary, in Burnaby. There are two rows of cherry trees extending on  seven blocks! It's a great place to… Read more
  • Sakura Illumination at Queen Elizabeth Park April 8, 2013 How to get there: Off Cambie at 33rd there’s a parking lot or park on the street then walk up hill as if going to Bloedel Conservatory and we’ll be… Read more
  • Sakura Illumination Tour April 8, 2013 After you attend the World Umbrella Dance rehearsal tonight at the Roundhouse (6.45-7.45pm), you should go see the Sakura Illumination Tour at Queen Elizabeth 8.00pm-10.00pm. How to get there: Off… Read more
  • World Umbrella Dance April 8, 2013 It's not too late to join the World Umbrella Dance  We have two rehearsal dates left: Monday April 8th  6.45pm-7.45pm at the Roundhouse (Tonight) April 12 in Kitsilano In case… Read more
  • Sakura Days Japan Fair 2013 April 7, 2013 Sakura Days Japan Fair took place at VanDusen Botanical Garden on April 6-7 2013.  It's a fun festival that celebrates Japanese culture and cherry blossoms. The weeping cherry tree were… Read more
  • Cherry tree talk and walk at VanDusen April 7, 2013 On April 7 2013, I joined the cherry talk and walk at the VanDusen botanical garden. Our guide Anne Eng has been a cherry scout for many years and is… Read more
  • Sakura Days Japan Fair – Haiku activities April 6, 2013 Many haiku activities took place in the glasshouse during Sakura Days Japan Fair. At 12:00, Terry Ann Carter showed us how to make different kinds of books using collage, photo,… Read more
  • One flower from darkness April 5, 2013 Last week-end, when I visited the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden in Vancouver, there were only a few Autumnalis Rosea left on the tree by the entrance (on the higher branches).… Read more
  • Here comes the rain again! April 5, 2013 Yep, it's back to rainy weather, Vancouver.  But it doesn't mean that you should stay at home. You can still take beautiful pictures of cherry blossoms under the rain. This… Read more
  • Cherry Jam Downtown Concert April 4, 2013 At the Burrard skytrain station, lots of people came to the Cherry Jam concert today. Some of the performers included:  World Umbrella Dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese dancers, and a ukulele… Read more
  • Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 April 2, 2013 Read more
  • Takasago blossoms April 1, 2013 From Wendy Cutler: Anne Eng (aka Anne Mah) has posted some photos of Takasago blossoms. The problem with "Takasago", as Douglas Justice said about a different kind of cherry, is… Read more