Cherry blossom season has arrived in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers can be seen on thousands of trees as peak bloom approaches.

Cherry blossoms are also a big draw for visitors, with the Environmental Protection Agency estimating that some 1.5 million people come to D.C. during the festival each year.

Photos from around the world show cherry blossoms in full bloom this year. Take a look before they're gone. Japan is famous for its cherry blossom trees, known as "sakura" in Japanese.

Cherry blossom season holds cultural significance in Japan and heralds new beginnings. Taking the Somei-Yoshino variety as a benchmark, the Meteorological Agency officially declared Tokyo's sakura ...

Down the street, Special Effects Salon, Spa & Tea provides complimentary cherry blossom cookies with every cherry blossom tea service and cherry blossom nail art during manicures ($35-$75).

Cherry blossom season has arrived in Washington, D.C., where pink and white flowers dot thousands of trees around the city as this year’s peak bloom approaches.

Nature: Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. 01:32 Cherry blossom season is in full swing in Washington, D.C., with the trees reaching peak bloom on Friday, according to the National Park Service. ...