Sakura 2026 featuring kawaii Sanrio characters

Sakura returns for its 11th edition with the rich heritage of Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture, where the spirit of samurai and geisha, and generations-old crafts continue to endure today. Appearances by kawaii Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody and more add to the charm.
Drawing from Kenrokuen, one of Japan’s Three Great Landscape Gardens, the floral display features a bridge set beneath a canopy of blossoms overlooking a serene pond. Nearby, Ishikawa’s famously wet climate is reflected through a rain feature that visitors can walk through. -gardensbythebay by Roslan Ishnin