Japan's cherry blossom season in 2026 may be the cheapest in recent years due to a drop in tourist numbers from China and a historic low for the yen. Although prices for flights and accommodations have decreased by 10-20%, new tourist taxes and visa fee increases are expected. The cherry blossoms are predicted to bloom earlier, with Tokyo's expected on March 20 and Osaka's on March 24. Visitors should budget for higher accommodation taxes and increased visa fees starting in April 2026. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)