Tiny Marshfield has a population of 7,300 that blooms with its cherry blossoms each April. Instead of a traditional spring or international cultural festival, this cherry blossom shindig is a showcase of Americana and Missouri heritage beneath the town’s beautiful blooms.

Cherry blossoms, or sakura (桜), are one of Japan’s most iconic natural spectacles. Every spring, millions of people travel to witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The season is not just about the flowers—it’s a cultural phenomenon deeply rooted in Japanese history,

March 24 (UPI) -- Google is celebrating spring's iconic cherry blossoms with a new Doodle. The animated image shows icy branches thaw, bud and bloom before the white and pink petals are blown away. Google's letters are looped around the branches, with a blue sky in the background.