National Geographic Traveller (UK)
IN NUMBERS SAKURA SEASON
2,000
The age in years of Japan’s oldest cherry tree, the Yamataka Jindai, south west of Tokyo
200
The estimated number of cherry tree species in Japan, which include the kanzan (28 petals)
324 yen
The cost (£2) of a sakuraflavoured Kit Kat, one of many special-edition hanami products