The Meguro River is arguably Tokyo’s premier spot to engage in hanami (flower-viewing) when the sakura are in full bloom.

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The annual hanami celebration in Helsinki's Roihuvuori neighbourhood may be less spectacular than usual in the near future, after many of the trees were over-pruned by a municipal contractor. Some ...