The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival starts April 12th, and continues the following weekend; 4/12 & 13, 4/19 & 20.  The festival runs from 11am to 6pm each day.  This event is based at Japantown, radiating out from Post & Buchanan Sts. There will be live entertainment on multiple stages, food & beverage, cultural events, children’s activities, and shopping.  For more information, visit SF Cherry Blossom Festival.